Welcome from utah!!!
First thing I’d check on that noise on the right side of your dash is your blower motor for your heater etc. The “squirrel cage” is probably dragging on the housing.
Just saying hi to everyone. I’m on my fifth square body since my first one in 1976. Just purchased my friends 79 that he has owned since new.
It has a 6” lift, so I’m looking for good ideas for steps/nerfs etc.