Glad to hear you have decided to get the truck in good running condition and getting right into the fun of driving your truck. I drive my truck almost every day and meet many people with unfinished projects they have torn apart and never finished. Don't skimp on the brake overhaul. Rebuild or replace all wheel and master cylinders and rubber brake lines. Installing a fusable link in the main power line is an inexpensive precaution against any major electrical calamities. You should be able to find a spare tire carrier in the used parts wanted forum. While you are doing the mechanical restoration work, you can prepare an outline of where, when and how much money will be required to do a frame off restoration so you can avoid an uncompleted or unbearably long tear down.
