[Short 3/4]

I agree with those above. Do small stuff and keep it on the road, otherwise I guarantee you will get overwhelmed and run out of patience and money. A lot more fun if you can drive it after a smaller job and get immediate gratification!

That said, you should make it a priority to replace every fluid in that truck. That’s the best way to avoid some very expensive troubles down the road. The mechanicals of that truck are practically indestructible IF you keep the fluids clean and topped up.

Although finding some of the stock parts can be discouraging at times I would avoid the temptation of trying to re-engineer with newer parts. That can lead to some bigger headaches and a real cluster of a project.

Keep it simple, and fun, that’s what these old trucks are all about.