I like your plans for the truck Mike, especially this part (might be because mirrors my philosophy on the last several builds and my current one).

“…..My main goal is to build a practical hot rod. One that can be used and easily maintained. If you get right down to it, most hot rods are really toys, much like a motorcycle. Something cool and fun to drive on special occasions, car shows or when the weather is good. I want a hot rod I can use all the time, not exactly a daily driver, but close and certainly usable for that if needed. I don’t want to build a perfect truck; I want a practical driver. Nice, but not too nice…….”

I might not be a good one to talk considering my choice of engines for my last few builds but you are correct about the parts for the older generations of engines we’re used to playing with drying up (and becoming more expensive as the supply draws down).

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