Thanks so much. Yep, it appears rear leaf springs are backwards. As you can tell, I have never even restored a bicycle. But I am stubborn, so hopefully someday it will be driveable. Will try to post some pics someday soon.

Conducting a frame-off resto on my '61 stepside. After replacing the leaf springs, had to put a lot of down pressure on frame to get new shocks to bolt in. In trying to re-install the original drive shaft, the length is several inches too short even after extending the shaft from the universal joint...

Anyone have any experience with LMC's new "Complete Floor Pan Assembly"? It would save a BUNCH of time if the quality was there...