Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1 View Post
Interesting Dave. If you had this fellow's '69, what diesel would you consider? Maybe we can line out an engine swap for him.

It just makes me cringe to think of buying anything new. Taxes, depreciation and EGAD....monthly payments!!!!!!

An older truck that is well-done with upgraded components will always have a good market value, so I wouldn't hesitate to spend some bucks on it.
Heck, I'd put either a Ford Powerstroke or a Cummins (Dodge truck variety) in it. A 3/4 ton chassis is on the light side, but with some heavier front springs it will do fine.