Ideas for 75 Jimmy

[ItsNotABlazer]

I have a 75 Jimmy I am about to start a complete customizing on. It is already dropped 4/6+ static but when its all done will be on air. One of the ideas I was wanting input on has to do with the doors and bedsides. Anyone who has had or has noticed on these year models the door is just slightly higher than the sides behind the door. I know it would be hard to do either way but could the rear quarters be built up slightly to make them even with the doors and maybe taper them towards the tailgate slightly so that would not have to be modified. Before you mention about the top not fitting back properly this will be a full time convertible when it is done so the top wont come into play

Also I think I know my answer but to get your opinions......keep the older front end or upgrade to the newer style? This project will be starting in a month or so just trying to get my ideas organized for now. I have been thinking about this for a few years now and for some reason I have not gotten started on it. Maybe if I quit buying and selling other rides I could get it done this time

Brad