Well guys, not doing it. After much thought I have decided to pass on the D300. I will buy a tilt trailer that can handle 2 tons of dirt instead. I will regret not getting the 383 running gear but I have one in the shed already. Don't need to be greedy. I simply don't have the space to store a truck. The trailer could be stood up on end by the shed. Hard but doable.
Anyone in the northwest need directions to the truck or contact info let me know.
Thanks for all the ideas thou,
Jimharold