This sentence stuck out to me. I don't know your reasoning behind it, maybe you're just crazy, haha. But for whatever reason I find that it exemplifies your self discipline to accomplish your dreams. Its encouraging.
Nothing like sitting outside on a nice summer evening, sipping a cold beer and smoking meat. Yesterday was kokanee, today is elk backstrap and fillets.
If i wanted an updated truck I'd just buy a new truck. I don't understand the attraction of converting a 40 year old truck to modern stands (IFS especially).