Perfect, thank you very much fella's.

These are some good ideas that I needed for the wheels.
Wanting the old truck look that'll act more modern is a balance.

Also looks like bypassing the AMP gauge is helpful.

Converting from a slant six to Magnum or LA 360 looks simple enough.

It really truly is my biggest problem finding a 72-80, or the 68-71 D100 or D150 in 2wd.

But the northeast as in New York state is NOT the place to look for bargain priced trucks for these years. Pennsylvania is dry too.

Found a 79 D100 8 foot box 2wd in Indiana for $750 that runs and is a daily driver.
Found another 75 D100 8 foot box 2wd that runs and drives in Alabama for $1500.

These year trucks grow on trees on the west coast.
but I bet it's a min of $1,000+ to ship one.


thanks again!