hi michealo jeff here seems like i know your whole life story now. just kidding glad to meet you. this is a very laid back group and you never really get a hard time about anything. i believe most people here aren't stickler's for a 100%concours restoration but would rather see a running wagon and the owner enjoying it however they like. i agree on the 5.3 getting 20 mpg as my 350/700r4 combo does around 17-18 on the highway ,hopefullyit willl get up to around 20 when i add fuel injection.