[Tx Firefighter]

Body panel fitment. Doors, fenders, etc. It takes a real jedi to get one set up with proper gaps and everything sanitary. Remember, there was a time when GM was building these trucks that there were guys on the assembly lines having to use hammers to beat them into shape. Stacks of shims stuck here and there to get them lined up. Keith Seymore can verify this. I will say though, I do like the 81 and up front clips much better because they fit better and work well. The hoods line up well, they work well overall.

Mechanically, they are great trucks. Great suspension. Great steering. Great brakes. Common powertrain parts.

As far as the build goes, I'm waiting on Porterbuilt to call me back. I want to explore going down that road. We will see what they say. If not, I might just wind up sectioning the stock crossmember and using air bags.