So what defines the soul of your truck?

[Hook'em]

I got my truck after my Dad passed away in 2004. Although it is now where close to original, it keeps a stock look. One of my reasons for driving it is because my Dad liked to drive it. I have made some additions (pwr disc brakes, hidden hitch, etc.), but I would not feel right about changing the truck's identity. I would be happy to do a complete frame up restore, but it would keep the stock look. I would fix things that needed to be fixed and give it shinny new paint, but I wouldn't feel right about lowering it, shaving anything, or otherwise customizing it beyond a stock theme.

There is no right or wrong answer. You should do what you feel comfortable doing.