Hi Kevin and welcome to the Stovebolt. Consider yourself at home. We are here to help you on your journey.
In my personal experience I've found that even just 15 minutes EVERY day will accomplish much. After restoring several vehicles I've found that I like taking it apart one piece at a time....and working on that one piece until it is ready to "store" (except for final paint), then move to the next one.
It helps to keep me motivated and once all pieces are ready, its suoooo much fun when putting it back together with the parts ready to go!
....I found it was best to avoid tearing one down in a couple days and looking at a pile of stuff that makes you want to look the other way! But, as we say here, it's your truck, do it your way. We are here to help.
....always had a soft spot for the twin headlights.
Thanks Ac! The lower cab needs the usual new metal and i hate laying on my back underneath. I plan to remove the bed and the front body so i can focus on the lower cab with doors in to try and avoid clearance issues. As i get each new patch in, i plan to fill and get the area to a prime finish, then move to the next area. With the front body off, working on the front end/suspension will be easier.
I’m journaling and photographing each step i take and i have plenty of barns to hang body parts in. All rubber mounts are shot, nothing in the doors works, except the hinges. I already decided to go to the frame and fix one piece at a time. Probably 3 years but God only knows. I added another pic.
