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Take lots of pics!!!! everything is better with pics!!!!

It's going to be one * of a process that takes time and money.... Cleaning up stuff is cheap while you save up for new items. Pick one area and focus on that... do keep the big picture in mind, but try not to get overwhelmed with it all. I'm at you're stage right now working on the frame and suspension... However, I get side tracked and start looking for things I wont need until waaaaaayyyyyyy later in the build.... Also set limits on how far you are willing to invest both time and money into specific things.... ie;engine, body work, paint, interior, ect... If it's not going to be a show truck you may not need to have that perfect cab and fenders? or dropping $2000 grand into the engine with shiny new stuff, when a fresh rebuild will do?

My plan so far is loosely like this...
1)frame and suspension
2)Engine, Tranny, brakes, Tires
3)Cab placement and rough fit. Doors and stuff
4)Engine bay
5)Bed, fuel system, electrical
6)rough interior, seats, console
7)fenders and exterior details
8)Odds and ends
9)disassemble and final prep for paint
10)paint
11)reassemble
12)finish interior
13)odds and ends
14) Drive it!!!!!

Estimated time to complete, 2 years with my work schedule... provided no major issues pop up!