Jordon, it's time to get good "reading" resources so you will know when people are pulling your leg!!
There are shop manuals available for your truck.
Also, look in you local library for materials. Here's a recent book published that also might help you:
http://www.amazon.com/How-Restore-Your-Chevrolet-Pickup/dp/0879385006Get you own library of resources going...knowledge is POWER!!