Nice Truck.
I bought my first used truck in January and I am going through the same process as you.
Your plan to make a list is the right place to start. Without a plan it is too easy for me to become distracted, start too many projects and finish none.
I have been working on one system at a time and trying to complete one before moving to the next. I started with reliability, drivability, and safety items. Second group is making all electrical and secondary mechanical system work. Last cosmetic items.
1) I started with steering and replaced everything from the rag joint forward.
2) Adjusted park brake and clutch.
3) Worked on the fuel tanks, senders, selector valve, and ground wiring.
4) Hunted down and killed all of the oil leaks.
5) Installed a new dual exhaust system.
6) Flushed the cooling system, replaced the radiator, and fan clutch.
7) Tuned the engine new plugs, wires, carb adjustment etc.
8) Repaired turn signals, horn, heater control, lighting, and wiper washers.
9) This weekend I replaced all of the front suspension bushings.
10) Next: flush, fill, and bleed brake fluid.
11) Begin cosmetic items in a couple of weeks.
If I had not worked in a logical sequence I know my truck would be in a million pieces and I would have lost interest.
Even though my truck is a hobby project and I don't need to drive it I made sure that it was always drivable after finishing each task. I think that really helps me stay on track.
This is what my truck looked like before I bought it.
Except for the dual exhaust it looks exactly the same today even after all I have done so far.
That is about to change.
