Just read your post - what a fun story! I bought my 61 stepside about 4 years ago and have just driven it and tinkered as needed. It's finally wearing down to the point that I need to rebuild the front end completely, replace the floor pans and cab mounts and get it back in shape. My son (almost 13)...

Power steering would be amazing! Can that be added later after I've replaced all the messed up stuff or does it need to happen in conjunction with?

Gregg - that's a beautiful truck! Love the color combo.

What other stuff should I replace while I have the front end apart?

Hey all - I'm gathering parts and knowledge for a steering rebuild. My '61 has gotten so hard to steer, it wears me out and scares me a little. I'm replacing the king pins, leaf spring shackle mounting brackets, tie-rod ends (maybe?) and anything else that I should replace in the process. Any vetera...