AWESOME build there, gold. I really like how you word things....like in the original post about your father's passing. Very well put.
Really really dig the finish on the frame and suspension components. It's out of the norm and still looks really really good. I've never been a big fan of super high gloss black on undersides.
Onto the wheels.... Have you thought about some bigger inch(17") rally wheels? Might be pretty neat custom touch to paint the centers the same as the body, though that wouldn't really go with the theme you're after. Here's a thread for you to take a look at...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406907
I look forward to seeing future updates.
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'71 SNB, 406sbc, TH350 w/ Transpak & Starshifter, 12bolt w/ 3.73s, 2" Early Classic front coils, 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40's