My vote would be to finish their great idea, but do it legit. Use a custom wrap-around front glass and make the rest of the top out of good metal and make the back nice. By the time you're done, it'd be a great, usable 1 of 1 truck. That could fit a BIG powertrain in it as well. An all-motor 8.1L would be my beast of choice. (496 EFI)
I think the bigger tire makes the difference, so high up you almost cant tell its a fake lambo. That jud is hilarious. That thing is so cool from a distance!! Got my sub from him. Lol sounds like my kids
Sorry for your loss. But passing on the legacy is your job now and seeing your kid wrenching with you makes a man proud he will remember these days as fondly as you do.