[midniteblues]

when I was younger all the old fellows allways said too me safety first... tires(cause a blow out leads to a wreck)
steering( hope you can understand that one)
brakes...
suspention(40yr old parts do fail)
all of this is very important if you plan on towing anything
and a lil'$ spread everywhere is whats needed
to make these old pickups safe
some knowledge on what to look for with worn out parts helps alot
looking good or going fast should allways be last priority
I know i really didnt help you out in you questions
but I said this too my boy an his friends countless times
guess that makes me the old fellow lol.