Welcome. Sounds like you have the right temperament for this kind of work/play. Seat belts also were a restriction in my house. They went in easily once you get past drilling holes in the cab.
Wooeroo has developed a good 60-66 reference document.
http://sites.google.com/site/woogeroo/Home/19601966ctis/info6066
Sure you have found the 60-66 forum. Lots to do in there.
Keeps us up to date.
Hambone


~ HB
1966 Chevrolet K-10 | Ghost: formerly Flappy Fenders | In the Stovebolt Gallery
1962 Chevrolet C10
1962 Suburban