Nice looking truck! Identical to mine. Mine has a Pontiac 400 and Muncie 4 speed. Stock steering, suspension, and brakes, all refreshed, it drives OK. One thing that really tightened up the steering was a new heavy duty tie rod and ends from CPP. Here is the latest pic I have of it, taken at our RC field in Hemet, Ca. I drive my truck almost every day. Right now is the deer season here in Calif, so that is taking up my time.
It will be interesting to watch your progress on your Task Force!