[drivesfed]

Thanks so much for all the replies. Seems like a good group of folks here.

We are hoping to just shape it up enough to make it an occasional driver. Eventually we are going to rebuild and hop up the 235 a bit. We are a big 454 family and thought of going that way eventually, but I think the 235 will fit the bill for what we are using it for.

Personally, I would love to pull my front engine dragster with it, but the suspsension would need upgraded along with the brakes, so I think a neat driver is the direction it will go.

I worked on getting some of the numbers rounded up today and the engine numbers seem to be original and the body numbers check out as well. The truck is titled by the engine number which I find odd, but at least there is a match.

I sanded on it a bit today and don't think it will be too long before it is wearing a new flat black paint job.

I need to take the grill out and replace the center piece, so that is going to be a learning experience. I think I will take off the front fenders as well to prepare for the cab repair and painting.

Think the stock suspension and 235 would pull it on an open trailer.....probably not.