Hi Tony,
My 2 cents worth - part of the old truck experience IS the little quirks that they have. I really believe that if you want the "new vehicle feel", the only practical way to get it is with a new vehicle. That being said - The only way you have a chance of getting the old six to fire up with out touching the gas is to convert to fuel injection. No quaranty that will work as well as you will like, but I don't see any other way you can start a carburated engine with out dancing on the gas pedal.
Hope this helps make a decision for you.
Jim
