First thing I did when I got it home was start the cleaning process, and since then I have added some new parts. I have done this purely on eBay sales of old items and collectibles I have held onto, and so far the start to this restoration has cost me $0.00. The body work is mostly rust related but mostly straight body, a complete bed donor will be needed (rusty floor and terrible tailgate), and some replacement of floor pans in the cab. The rust damage on the hood and top of cab are about to be sanded and primed, and seem to be in good shape. Overall, it has a solid structure, and promise with the right care. This weekend I replaced the Push rod gasket and got a new Starter Solenoid put in, and the engine is running better and better every day. Here's what I have done so far, other than detail the truck....
Brake Light Switch
Oil Change
K&N Oil Filter
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Battery
Battery Terminal Cables
Starter to Solenoid Cable
Carburetor filter
Oil Pressure Switch
Accel Ignition Coil
All New Hose Clamps
Radiator Cap
Push Rod Gasket
Valve Cover Gasket
Instrument Panel Bulbs
Painted Oil Filler Cap
Painted Voltage Regulator
Painted Clutch/Brake/Gas pedal shafts
Painted Gear Shift/Blinker arms
Fuel Neck Grommet
What the truck had that I know of when I purchased it:
Front Disc Brake Conversion
New inner fenders
engine mounts
radiator support
radiator
Replaced Bench Seat
I'll post more updates as the weeks go...
