Seeing it with hood open brings back memories of my '65! Flipping that hood all the way back to windshield if I wanted and those huge inner fenders; great for resting tools smile

I hear what you're saying about filling the engine bay. The poly does that if you decide to rebuild that. If you are going big block, I would strongly consider a stroked 400. The 400 makes a great stroker engine. You could F.I. that for a little more mileage, and go with a reasonable rear gear for not too terrible mileage, yet still have plenty of off the line twist with the massive torque the stroked 400's make.

I'm glad you like the paint and wheels too! It really is a great looking truck as it sits, and I'm finding myself looking at them online now....damn you, lol. I have three vehicles right now, so I really don't "need" another.

Facts are stubborn things.