The truck is looking incredible. For what it's worth, I think the unpainted motor and drive train is really neat. The truck will definitely look nice and clean from the outside but there is something really cool about seeing mechanical sections/components that are unmolested.
Also, it's no cool Ford like your's or my dad's, but I did manage to somewhat get my '66 back together (
https://i.imgur.com/zSEFgv2.jpg?1) for the Summer. Now that mine is buttoned up for now, I need to get back on his project. When you get yours done, I would really like to drive up and take a look at it in person.