Thanks for all the welcome comments, Hopefully I will get it done enough for the next spring time parade,, should be in May 2011.
I have read about Tim Sheridan's build, I also have read about John Sandoval, and Brad's..lot's of good info and cool people on this site.. I will keep all ya'll updated.

1942 Chevy Firetruck project 1 1/2-Ton
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix and video

1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton -- Now gone
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Photobucket