List of must do's

[racerop]

Ok, I am asking for help for some of the "must do's on my list as I am running out of time to do the research find the answers or relying on my memory, which is not working well now that I haven't worked on a vehicle of this era in a few years.
I have tried to add what problems I have run into performing the tasks and their solutions I have used. If I had more tools and equipment as others probably have access to would have made some answers easier. But all solutions I feel give everyone more power to help themselves and other if shared. I hope this info helps others.

I really would appreciate any input and if others have question on their project that relate to common task such as these, feel free to ask or comment.

1: ) Fix passenger side door handle-push button getting stuck

need any info on why the spring/plate doesnt seem to have the guide to keep it in place while opening the door.

2: ) replace wood bed-

while trying to get the wood panels off the bed found most are breaking-where the heck do you get an 8-point socket - even Sears(craftsman) doesnt sell them anymore

3: )fix leaky wheel cylinder on rear-

issue wheel cylinder leaking due to out of spec drum, -
solution drum replaced
issue but 1/4" too deep in braking material area.cant find replacement-
solution -trying to retrofit a 14 bolt- axle-
in place orig brake line and wheel cylinder
issue shocks too short
solution replace with replacement of 73-up shock
issue staggered shock mounts on axle
solution move orig shock mount use (find size) bolt/nuts and move to rear of passenger side axle

4 : ) issue replace leaky heater core
solution bought heater core
issue still no heat
solution dont need heat until winter -do later haha

5 : ) issue carburetor leaking
solution rebuild carb _DONE YAHOO

6 : ) turn signal doesn't turn off(on left turns) or signal(left turn) in cab