May I ask why the measurements and marking on your fenders in the picts below? Anything to do with the CB install, Audio install, Spare Tire in bed mount, Tool Box Fab, Front push Bumper for lights, rust repair/paint?
Speaking of rust repair, as someone who has done a lot of rust and body work, may I advise you to journey southwest and find a rust-free truck to start with rather than fixing up a beater? Trust me, as someone who has rescued a lot of beaters while living in rust-land, it is worth it to start with a clean unit. After spending 10G fixing up a rusty truck, you will have a ten thousand dollar rusty truck.
Location: Solway, MN
I've partied a few times around Strawberry Lake, a little southwest of you. Back in those days I was driving an ex-police 1967 AMC Rebel 390 with cherrybombs. Maybe even partied with your momma: see if she remembers the car...