Ditto the welcome.
I have a 38 Bus Coupe that I rescued out of a barn in Dec 03. I guess the best advise is be patient. I caused myself some grief & unnecessary work by starting it before it was ready just so I could hear it run. Think things through. I'll be happy to help you in anyway I can. You can PM or e-mail me anytime. As for parts, you'd be surprised at what you can find at your local part house if you can find one that'll take the time to look in their paper catalogue instead of relying only on the computer. Engine parts are still available because there are still a lot of old farm trucks with that engine family in them that are still being used. As for on-line parts vendors I've used
Obsolete Chevy Parts Chevs of the 40s and
The Filling Station most.
As noted above be sure to take photos of everything as you proceed. Not only are they a permanent record of your project but they are a valuable resource if you need to look back at something. Good luck and have fun.
