47-55.1 Parts, Tucking bumpers

[lofly'a]

Hey all, been a member here for 15+ years and recently acquired a new project. i bought a 48 3100 series SWB roller a few weeks ago mostly in parts. it has a stock frame with a Heidt's Mustang 2 front suspension, and a 71 Nova 10 bolt posi rear (leaves) installed . i have a few questions. Plan is to leave the exterior body as is with the exception of tucking the front bumper, and lifting and tucking the rear bumper. Would love to hear from anyone with any knowledge and/or experience of this. i have the fab skills, would just like to hear any tips of tricks that may help. Saw a guy on youtube tucking a rear bumper by flipping the whole assembled bumper and brackets to tuck but he didn't explain why he was using a front bumper on the rear. i have no bumpers yet to compare to so.....
Next is parts, before buying all new i am in the market for the following: bedsides, tailgate, running board aprons, chrome grille & bumpers, and front bumper aprons. drivetrain will be 6.0/4L60E and 4-link the rear on static suspension. Thanks