Thanks to all for the tips. I forgot to put in OP my uncle said he thought it was parked because the starter went on it. I will get that rebuilt as well.
I hope my 3 year goal is do-able because that's about as much patience as I have. I really don't want to turn it into a job though either.
The truck has never sat in the weather. Always been in the barn or corn crib. I'm hoping engine isn't stuck but I don't want to be too optimistic and then let down.
My preference is to keep this truck as original as possible due to sentimental reasons. I doubt it will get many miles and will be very unlikely to see any highway use. I bought a 1965 Mustang last year that has become my weekend ride and my 2007 Silverado is upset with me. A slow rough ride isn't a big deal if only getting it out a couple times a month. If the body ends up decent I will just clean it up real good and let it as is. I really don't want to modernize the truck, keep it old school.
I joined the oldihc forum 5 months ago when this process started. It doesn't get much traffic but it will be helpful.
I think the first thing of order will be freeing up the seized brakes my uncle told me about. Then a good thorough cleaning to see what's under the dirt/dust.
Richard G. - that is a beautiful truck. Definitely not expecting it to look like that anytime soon but maybe some day.
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