Stevie
One of the greatest fearures of this site is its search feature. I don't want to put you off asking questions, but search out the info you want and come back with what confuses you. You WILL have questions! Trust me.
A couple of good resources: the shop manual for your truck (check the links page for parts suppliers. They sell manuals as well), and "How to Restore Your Chevy Pickup", available through Amazon.
Also, start picking up the mags at the news stand. "Custom Classic Trucks" and "Classic Truck Magazine" both have articles which will be useful, whether restoring or rodding. (Many here will disagree)
If the engine is out and you want to restore/update your truck, leave it out. Much easier to work on the front frame and suspension, or change it if you want. As for Power steering, many ways to go: Original power assist, modified straight axle kit, or install an IFS (independant front suspension) kit. May vendors sell many types. I say again, you WILL have questions!
To paraphrase Leslie Nielson ("Airplane") "Good luck, Stevie, we're counting on you!"
Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice)
\'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run.
My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787.
Knowledge is a wonderful thing, but ignorance means you don't know you can't do something.
