Update: Had a new stock 14.7 gal fuel tank, fuel pump, hanger, sending unit, and fuel filter installed. Tank was rusted bigly on the inside. The sending unit for the 14.7 gal tank hasn't been produced in decades. No aftermarket support. Tried bending a sending unit from a 17 gal tank.

The 17gal tank sending unit does not display a working fuel level. What it does do is throw the "low fuel" idiot light that was inop prior. When the tank had only 1-2gallons in it, it appeared to work. Once the new tank was full, it flashes empty. Unclear if I care to put in the effort to get a working fuel gauge, or just keep a stubby pencil handy.

Truck runs much better with the new fuel pump that was part of the install. Cold idle needs some work, and still getting a big puff of exhaust smoke on start up. Mech mentioned piston slap, but qualified it saying it was pretty common. I'll dig into the cold idle issue for now.

I replaced the drivers side headlight with cheapo LED. Pass side headlight ring is rusted on. PB Blaster rolled snake eyes. I found the entire headlight assembly (with enclosed headlights) for the 2nd gen worked great for replacing the passenger side headlight. The generic incandescent bulb provides better illumination while driving, so replacing the drivers side assembly tomorrow.

Truck ran great going out to dinner tonight. Still trying to find someone to install the suspension for a decent price, but after that, I'm going through all suspension/steering bushings.