All the advice is awesome. I do want to keep the I6 if at all possible. It will be my farm truck so won't see much time on the highway. I was thinking the power options for ease of operation. If the engine needs a rebuild, I can "warm it up" a little, just for GP.

I have the power brake and Steering units already so I'd just have to get the new MC and steering pump mounting bracket. I think I know where I can get a donor crossmember for a real good price, so I should be golden.