What to do, thinking about the much discussed frame swap.

[rawkinbones13]

This is my first post, I've been looking around the website for about a year now. I own a 58 Apache and it's my daily driver. I love the truck, it's a short wheel base fleetside. I've done some engine work on it and installed an A/C. I still have all of the original suspension underneath the truck.

My truck
http://instagram.com/p/H2O5RqklyY/

I'm really getting the itch to upgrade the suspension, I have some ideas of what I want it to look like. Mainly something more like this.

What I'm shooting for
http://pinterest.com/pin/7248049370899663/

I guess the main reason why I'm posting this is because I don't have a lot of knowledge as far as trucks go, this is my first old truck and the first vehicle I've ever wanted to lift. I've lowered several and parts are numerous.

This is what I'm wanting to do, I'd like to replace the original suspension with an independent front suspension. And try to get as many creaks and groans out of the chassis as possible. Does someone make parts to lift these older trucks that I haven't come across? Is an IFS difficult to lift? Has anyone seen this truck before and have any additional information on it? I'd love to know more about the tire wheel combo. For what I am trying to accomplish is it best to stay with my original frame or just make the jump to a newer frame and just swap out the body? The frame swap doesn't scare me, I know people who have done it with other vehicles and said they would be willing to help me with mine. I have a lot of the tools and know how to handle that project but honestly if I can reach my goal with my original frame I'd rather do that.

Anxious to hear what you guys have to say. I hope the pictures work too. First time on a web forum.