Tulsa/Houston '71 Blazer

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I just got my new toy two days ago up in Denver and roaded it all 700 miles back here to Tulsa, OK (that's a heck of a trip considering its a 3 speed auto with 4.88 gears). It has a '68 or '69 396ci hooked up to a TH400. The differentials have 4.88 gears in them I think (3000rpm was about 65mph). The paint is a kinda irridescent dark purple/burgundy, so I'm thinking about calling it Bacchus, god of wine. Back to the mechanics; roughly 6-8" suspension lift with 2" body lift. I definitely need to get some step ups for it. All that is on top of some 36" Super Swampers. This is definitely a project truck, and has a lot of quirks. Speedo cable isn't long enough to hook up, needs a front drive shaft, the bottom of the tub is rusted pretty good and needs replacing. This thing is a torque monster and a real trip to drive. It needs a rear bench (what trucks should I look at pulling one from for an easy install?) and a soft top by the time spring hits so that the real fun can begin.
Here's a few pics of it parked outside (the lighting isn't so great).