I have been working on this for a couple years, you know the story. Basic idea is a tough daily driver, able to pull a trailer, good power, good brakes, not too cool, just cool enough. 350/700r4 lockup converter, Ford 9", manual disc drum, manual steering, leaf springs, lowered 3" front, 2" rear with air bags to keep it there under any load. Frame- front c notched, boxed, X'ed, Everything original is rebuilt and painted except the exterior of the body which is preserved "as is" for another 70 years.