Cruiser, you would be more than welcome out here in the midwest.
As far as the IH pickup, its going to a shop next week to get some chassis work done. The front will get a new crossmember, aftermarket Mustang II suspension, power rack and pinion and disk brakes. The rear will get a Ford 9" with disc brakes and coilovers. Its also getting a couple new crossmembers in the rear to allow a gas tank between the framerails, mounted under the rear of the box. We have a built-up 327 Chevy for it that will get electronic fuel injection. There is also an electronically controlled 4L60E transmission waiting to be installed. I have fixed the cab floor, worked out some dents and dings and have done some other body work. The paint will be left alone. We will keep the patina. The interior is getting a dashboard from a newer IH Loadstar truck to facilitate a custom gauge cluster and a radio, modern heat and A/C etc.... Anyhow, I plan to start a build thread to chronicle the story.
Scott
