Welcome AlwayswrenchN

You have a good sized project on your hands with those goals.

As Kevin said, lots of great places stop and hunt around for help and info.
As your project moves along, should you decide to part with some of that original equipment from the truck, you can also post an ad here:
Truck Parts for Sale or here:
Swap Meet freebies depending on how you would like to move them along.
There are almost always other "Bolters who may have an interest in what you no longer need.
Again, welcome. Look forward to seeing you in the forums!