[arveetek]

Mike,

If a restored look is what you're after, I'd start with a factory diesel truck, and then restore that one. Especially if you're going to pay someone to do all this work. You're gonna have a ton of $$$$ wrapped up in this project, just in the engine alone. I spent nearly $3000 on my engine, turbo, and exhaust system alone, and I did the work myself. I would say you'd better plan on 6 to 7 grand to do what you're saying, before you even start on the rest of the truck.

If you try to piece it together, even with new parts, you won't end up with a stock looking rig under the hood. I swapped in my 6.2L back in 1996, and I still haven't gotten all the parts and pieces under the hood yet to where it looks factory.

I'd take some time to research the 6.2L and decide what it is that you really want.

As for the emissions and registration questions, you'll have to find someone from your state to answer those for you, since it varies from state to state. Here in Missouri, we have no emissions checks.

Casey