The truck is looking great! I have a 65 Chevy LWB Fleetside. Mine was in about the same shape. I pulled the doors, glass and the bed this weekend.
look at www.alangrovecomponents.com they have some low mount pump brackets for 60 bucks. Good Luck!
Check with someone like http://www.ring-pinion.com/home.shtml I would think you could find a gear set for the rear end if you want to keep...
I'm new to this forum, and have just been reading through messages. Of course if you were going to paint it I would use body filler if the pits...
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