[72longhornTX]

Looks great. I like the color choice. I know what you mean with the time frame. I started my first project my junior year in high school with a 72 c-20. I told myself I would have it driving and painted in a few months. About a year later it was driving. Never finished it though.
For learning how to weld on this truck I must say you are doing well. It takes time to become great at it. Welder settings help a lot. Keep up the good work.
Keep doing what your doing. It is your project and I'm not going to tell you what I think you should do. I think your doing well on it. Doesn't look like you are going the cheap route at all. That Haynes service manual saves your life. haha