Cool you can get such a good deal on a clutch kit, thats a bonus! 77 is a good year, and you were right before when you said the 78/79 grills didnt look as good! The body is pretty shot on my 77, which sucks. But My uncle has a 75 with very little rust that im gonna be trying to get from him. Gonna try and build one yet, but in the meantime still looking for that shortbox!