Actually, Ebayed from Wisconsin. Otherwise it is a Colorado truck. (apparently they do have rust in Colorado). Never bought anything on ebay before hitting bid on this truck. Kind of went into a cold sweat when mine was winning bid. Just money I said to myself - My wife was listening, she threw one of those bolts of lightening at me. You guys know the one. Turns out it is just money, time, tools and adult language. Otherwise easy as can be. Buy the manuals, don't be afraid to ask questions and impose on your best friends and others you don't even know. If they like trucks like you do, then they will help.
By the way, today, 4 Feb 2012, I started the newly rehabbed motor (283), put the transmission in go and it went. Forward and back and then stopped when commanded. After 2 years in the barn, I again have a truck (most of the pieces) able to run around the yard.
