Thanks for the good thoughts. Pop (step-father) was one tough guy from the WW-II era. He was always good to us. Hardly ever raised his voice. Worked hard and lived to a RIPE old age. Can't ask for more.
Sure he'll be missed. But the thing that bugs me is that he went before I got down to his place for my next elder care session. So, he didn't get to see this truck. He was a Ford truck guy. Had one Dodge truck in his life, then all Fords.
He'd have loved to have gone for a ride, but it was not meant to be ...
Truck is fine and I've decided to go Maxlife due to age (24 years) and very slight rear main seal weep ... Will keep you'all posted it the seal quits weeping ...