samhain; I bought it for how straight and clean it is; Original owner with 36,241 Original miles and California Van. Dude; the build sheet looks new as well as the jack with the Factory instructions.
I had a 1967 ; a 1971 and my favorite 1974G10 Shorty. It was a stock no window ; except pop outs with a V8 & auto,

I did the same thing and took my time to make it a beauty. At one point I actually sold it and bought it back a year later. I truly know where you are coming from;
but in my heart I believe I will re-incarnate my original 1974. I was so proud of it and have so many good memories. It's worth it to me. Peace Out smile chevy