All great ideas/opinions here, and you will get more.
I think it's Griggs (a moderator in these forums) signature that has a quote from someone that states something like, "first know what you what to achieve, and you are more likely to be successful".
I think that is good advise. If you want a DD for highway use, that's one direction. If you want a show truck, that's a completely different direction. The costs and investment of time for those two objectives will likely be different. Plan your work, and work your plan!
Welcome and good luck!
~ Victor
1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it
in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD
1957 3100 - moved on
1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on
1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on
1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~
moved on to fellow Bolter