Have you thought about removing the piece of metal that use to seperate the cab and the bed, and make it a long bed? Or are you planing on keeping the rear seats. Also have you thought about new hinges for the hood, tailgate, doors? I will have to check on my 4 door S-10, but I know of a way to make the tailgate "disappear" after it is opened. If you are interested let me know and I will see if it will work on the diecast and then I will get you some directions.