Welcome, it will be fun tinkering with your truck in between all the fun times you will have with your neighbor. I just finished restoring a 63 GMC 3/4 ton fleet side with my son and it was a blast. I have some pics in an album if you are looking for some ideas. It was my first restoration.
http://6066gmcclub.com/forum/album.php?albumid=9
Welcome to the forum!