new project, new headaches

[tswore]

Ok, here is the story. I was looking for a 87-91 crew cab truck to replace my 04 crewcab, baby #3 is on the way and truck payment=daycare payment. I came across a 91 4x4 crew long dually with a whipple charged 454, 75k miles (35k on new crate motor). The truck is in great shape, the guy I bought it from was the original legit owner. When the truck was new on the lot, it was stolen, the guy had if for about a year, put all the stuff on it (running boards, pinstriping, shell, visor, etched windows). The PO bought it from an auction after it was recovered in '92, put the charger on it, and used it to pull an occasional trailer. My plans are to cut it down, put a short bed on it, lose the dually, lift it, put some bucket seats in it, paint it, and drive it. I have seen the other builds (I wish ojoe's had some more pics) and it has me excited to get my own going. Currently I am collecting parts before I get too crazy with the sawzall I look forward to hearing some advice, tips, and some constructive criticism I am continually impressed with the amount of knowledge and skill on this board, and hope i can be of some value.