New guy here

[Beetle]

Hi, I'm Jason. I'm from Trinity NC, currently stationed overseas in Germany. I have been into the 67-72 body style for as long as I can remember. My dad had a 67 longbed, sold it for a van just before a big trip to Florida and needed the room. So here I am about 12 years later and the bug has bit me, I have been lookin at all the cool trucks on here and it has bit me even harder and now I'm lookin for one. Got questions for you guys first though. I really want a short bed but I can settle for a LB, can I cut it down or shorten it? If the truck I get has a 350 how difficult is a 454 swap? What all is needed? Bolt patterns I'm still fuzzy on, is it 5x5 or 5x4.75 or are they something completely different? I know all too well of the rust areas with these trucks I remember helpin dad with his rockers and cab corners. Is there anything else I need to know or anyone willing to sell me a project Alright I guess I'll stop rambling and I look foward to hearing from some of you guys.