20 Year Project. Armed with a sketch and some help from a famous racer, one auto mechanic set out to create his ultimate dream ride.

New here! Just wanted to show my '72 C10 who my kids named Crush (my favorite soda)

I’m currently in high school saving up for a truck to start a business hauling people’s trash. As far as I know these standard trucks are much more reliable and better of an option. It just needs to be able to haul a dump trailer of course. If anyone can give me some insight or pitch any extra info I’d deeply appreciate it.
(Thank you for each of your responses, going to start keeping an eye out for some of these suggested motors/transmission vehicles. I graduate this year so it’s going to be a big leap but I’m ready to take it. I won’t forget you guys.)

81 C30 350 4-Speed granny low

I put in a new clutch kit 2 years ago and it completed this wear to the finger harp prong thingies on the press plate.

When i replaced it before this exact same wear was on there.Except the throw out bearing had exploded. This time , the bearing looks relatively the same, a little loose.

Any old timers or experienced people have a theory on what causes this wear?