[dan42]

Originally Posted by 50MOTORHEAD

I am sorry ,but I can't address the question about the trans but I can say that I think that it is a good idea to keep that old truck stock.That truck is a member of the family.It has worked hard to give good service. I think that you owe it to the Grandfather and the vehicle,to restore it to what it once was.The only things that I hot rod anymore are vehicles that are already modified too far from stock.
You don't see too many old stock trucks anymore because they are all getting the 'bellybutton' (everybody has one ) treatment.
I think that in an effort to be different,,,everyone has done the same thing.
Go to a truck show and how many trucks do you see with IFS,bagged,
20"wheels,all new billett insert with modern gauges,bucket seats,shaved,wood beds(that you wouldn't even want to walk on,bla-bla-bla.
Same-same-same. Keep it stock and if anyone has any complaints,tell em to call the factory,cause that's the way they designed it.
Good luck with your truck and don't hesitate to be different ,keep it stock.That in itself,is rare.-KB

X2 - If you inherited it, you don't have much in it - so it would be really a meaningful thing to do, to keep it as is (or as close to as is) for the next generation. IMO a much nicer truck anyways.