Need help with a game plan for my build...get me back on track

[Rob68c10]

Ok here it goes. I have a 68 shortbed that is totally stock. It needs the cab replaced, some metal work on the fenders and a little on the bed. Eventually I want the truck frame off redone, dropped 4/6, power brakes, disc front and rear.

What other parts I have:

Front suspension from a 72.
Power brake booster from same truck.
Cab and all components from same truck.


All I am looking for is to get the truck safe to drive. I don't care what it looks like. The truck needs a new front spindle and ball joints. The front suspension could probably use a rebuild.

I also plan to convert to 5 lug and drop the 12 bolt from the 72 in my 68, which will also have a disc conversion. I also want to do new brake lines.


Now as all of us know, one simple spindle fix turns into a full on snowball restoration. I want to drive this thing, but I am not ready for restoration. How to I get this accomplished without a restoration and without having to replace everything twice? I guess I could get away with a new spindle and new ball joints. But if I am replacing that, may as well lower it right? Then that means converting to 5 lug front and rear.......you get the idea.


What would you do?