Maybe for now, I'll just start putzing with it instead like replace the old rubber hoses, drive the truck, check brake shoes, drive the truck, change brake fluid, drive the truck,repack wheel bearings, drive the truck, clean up the wiring in the engine bay, etc, and yes drive the truck. That will be more beneficial to the rig as compared to doing cosmetics.
You've kind of answered your own question.
Sounds like you're having way too much fun,if you tear it apart you'll probably regret it.
At least doing it that way you can still drive it.
