Welcome to Stovebolt SinisterPerf!
It appears you're located in Indiana which would put you in the
Great Lake Bolters region so a "Mini-meet" with someone in the
Midwest Bolters Association (MBA) might be a bit of an extra drive. Like all Bolter's from near or far, all are welcome any time as they may drop in to the "MBA"!
Maybe reach out in the
Great Lake Bolters forum and let folks know you're new and might be interested in connecting with other local Bolters.
I will also 2nd Achipmunk's note about getting your self a copy of a 1947-54 Chevrolet Truck Factory Assembly Manual. Just use these words in a web search and you will find lots of vendors offering them.
Oh yeah, and ask specific questions you need help with in the
Shop Area forums that best match up with your topic. You will get the best answers and help by keeping questions to a single topic to avoid any confusion on whats being discussed.
BTW - got any pictures of your "new to you" truck to post???
Dan
PS - Post your above asked questions again individually in the related Shop Area forum and folks will chime in soon to offer help and assistance.
