Just starting to work on my truck...

[bazkook]

I'm starting to work on my '70 Stepside tomorrow. I've been holding it off forever and I finally decided to start on the truck before rusts eats the thing up.
I'm starting on the engine first and next comes the body,which will undoubtedly be the most expensive part. It has an inline 6 with a 3 speed on the column but I plan on putting a 383 stroker with a custom built 350 trans with a shift kit. My mechanic neighbor is doing the engine work and a few other things but B&B Transmission(I believe that's their name) from Dublin,GA(I also believe that's where they're located) is building the trans for about $400 or so thanks to connections that my neighbor has. I think that's a great deal! I probably going to put a Trick Flow top end kit that supposed to make 500 horses with 750 Holley double pumper and Edelbrock Victor Jr. manifold. Does anybody have any experience with this package? Here's the link:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
I plan to put a Nitrous Works system on the engine along with a barely used but practically new Eaton posi rear end. I am also buying a set of Mickey Thompson Drag Slicks for about $100 apiece. The nitrous,rear end,and slicks is only going to run me $1000 because I know a guy who used to have a 68 Stepside but has since sold the truck and offered them to me.
The body work will be handled by an old friend. He has the best prices and does some amazing work. He restored an old stepside for his son(not sure of the exact year but it was the 67-72 body style) and it looks really sharp. The body panels that may be too messed up to repair may be replaced by fiberglass panels but I still haven't decided for sure yet. I want it to be street legal and tough,just in case I have a wreck,but I still want to save weight. Which is a better choice in this case:fiberglass or steel? I'm definitely going with a bolt-on fiberglass cowl hood though.
The interior is going to be overhauled also. The dash needs replacing and I think I'm going with a new instrument cluster with Autometer gauges. The bench seat is being ditched for bucket seats but I'm not sure what kind of bucket seats I want yet. Any suggestions and pics of your bucket seats? A/C ,CD player with new speakers,power steering,and a tilt steering wheel are must-haves for me. Power windows and a sliding rear window may be on the list provided they aren't too difficult to install. I wanted to relocate the gas tank but I think I've decided against it for now. I know it's possible but I think it will be too much of a headache. What do you think?
The truck will most likely be dropped a few inches and is going to have American Racing Torq-Thrust IIs(not sure of size yet) wrapped with some drag radials(not sure which ones yet either)? Any suggestions on tires?
I know this may seem like a long post but I'm so excited about finally starting!!! I plan to drive this truck on the weekends and special occasions such as racing but it may end up so nice that I can't help but drive it everyday! I know you're going to ask for pics but I don't have any now. It'll probably be either tomorrow or Friday before I can post any pics. Let me know what you think about the plans and feel free to offer any advice/suggestions/etc. Thanks!