Hi MT Apache1 welcome from Scotland, the quad light TF trucks are my favourite of that series.
Sounds like you've got a plan,the 327 will add some 'GO' too!
I assume the Montana weather isn't too rough on the bodywork judging from the pics.
Good luck.
Jock.


1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.