Looking to start restoration.... advice needed

[Bigdav160]

My goal is to make it a "weekend warrior", not a show truck. I want to be able to jump in and go, without worrying about motor/tranny/etc.

The beautiful thing is GM used that drivetrain up into the early 1990's. My Suburban was used for boondocking trips down into old Mexico. If it is in good condition it will be reliable.

I'm guessing 90% of "restorations" never get completed. The percentage is probably higher if it is "frame off".

I would do the maintenance that needs to be done to make it road worthy. And do the aesthetic things to make it pleasurable to drive and enjoy it.