Andrew,
A very good write up on your story. Thanks for taking the time to get it down in writing.
I like your question:
"In terms of forum etiquette, would it be appropriate to start a thread about the project and post all the various questions we have there, or make individual posts in the proper sub forums?"Yes.
One of the groups Kevin mentioned was
the Big Bolts forum. That group would enjoy watching your truck journey unfold and they can add input specific to Big Bolts. In there, you can post at your own pace, asking questions that arise. So, I'm going to move your post over there.
All the individual areas in
THE SHOPS will be good for the general questions as Dan stated.
The nice part, once you get some traction in here, readers can drop down under your screen name of the left, and see all the posts you have made and follow what you are doing on the 2-ton!
This group is going to hound you about seeing pictures. Naturally!
There is a link at the top of this forum (called a sticky) that explains (in various ways) how to post images in here. Even with that, if you have questions, just ask
in the IT Shortbus. As we say, "Someone will be along to help you."
Welcome to the site. We'll be watching to "approve" your posts until you get to #5 and then ... yeeha ... posts away!
