Now sounds like a good time to learn to fabricate. It's half the fun. The resources are there...know what I mean. Your at an airforce base? I spent my time in the marine corps. I know when I was in there were people around who welded...fabricated...plus, your around aircraft. Aircraft mechs. have a good knowledge of materials and construction. Just ask around. (I know...I happen to be an A&P. I restore and build from scratch P-51'S. I do A LOT of fabrication) And, of course, you have this place. So far this has been the best place on the web I have found for Chevy trucks. Believe me, if you have an idea it can be done!