A bump or dent crew cab has been my dream truck since I was 10 or so. It's my opportunity to have a great starting point and I can rob some go fast parts from my truck.
So my dad got a 97 f250 4x4 auto with a 7.3. It was rolled and has been sitting for a little while.
Option one would be put a dent or bump side crew cab on it (if I can find one). This is my most preferred option
Option two. Keep it an obs and replace the cab and all the body panels.
I haven't smoke either in a long time and welcome jax. You brought up battery cables for your truck. I can make up a parts list and what sizes to use. I personally like the military style terminals.
I dont know if any stand alone harnesses. You are just using the motor I assume. So head off to the junk yard and pull the harness from an obs. Then you have to just change the uvch.
I'm so jealous of your trucks. I want one badly but it's not in the cards at the moment. My dad is thinking of picking up and step side a d having me fix it up.