The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk So, onto the parts buying......

I would also agree--get it running first. Make sure it doesn't have a rod out of it or something. Then get the brakes to work. Whoever suggested getting the manuals first is right on the money. Do as much reading as you can--over and over if necessary--the more of this you do, the better you will understand, when guys talk about cotter pins and washers, etc. you will know what they are talking about.
The holes in the floor, you can patch them temporarily with tin and pop rivets, or even plywood for now. Do the important things first.
And remember--it will take time--a lot of it. So don't try and do too much at one time, and get discouraged. Just take one thing at a time.