Finally got a project so after lurking for a long time, figured i could use some help. First some info about me...

Older guy, Calif native (left once for 5 years to try Hawaii, but had to give it up cause there's only so much work there), USMC graduate 1968 - 1973, and yes i did get to enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches of the then RVN.... more wifes and children than anyone would probably want.... heh heh heh... have had a number of cars thru the years; numerous vw's, a 53 chevy sedan, a 54 chevy panel truck, a honda accord (embarrassing, but with 322 thousand on it and still getting approx 33 mpg, i will drive red-faced).. Graphic Artist now, (like most a bunch of different careers prior to this one)... anyway on to the meat of this...
Just purchased a 65 chevy pickup (read flatbed) from cars for causes for $500. Body is reasonable, the radio works, it has a 250 in six with HEI, edelbrock manifold and holley carb already in place. oh yeah and a 3spd that is questionable at best... sometimes 3rd is there some not...

so the plan is this... i'd like to drop the front 2 1/2"( dropped spindles) - 3" in rear (springs)... and i would like to put in a 5spd ( i love the motor but need the gears) freeway is where it will live most of the time.... Suggestions for donor trans? S-10 or Camaro or ?????

if i left anything out just let me know......

and now in the tradition of all forums.....

FLAME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!