I'm confused too, not sure what you're really trying to do?
Don't worry about horror stories, there are as many if not more good stories to offset them.
To start figure out what you need/want and try to explain it and why.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-