Newbie truck guy from VA

[85GMCS15]

Hello all,
I've been on the site for a little while now,admiring all the beautiful vehicles on here. I really like the fact that the rides on here are show worthy but driven hard. My project truck is an '85 GMC S-15 extended cab that I just pulled out of the garage and am ready to start building up slowly. I inherited this truck when my father passed three years ago, so it will be dedicated to his memory. Before my father bought the S-15, he owned a '57 Chevy stepside and actually tried to give it to me before I went off in the Air Force. Unfortunately at the age of 18, I did not appreciate classic cars/trucks as much as I do now. I said no...and I'm still kicking myself for that one till this day. So, although the '85 isn't a classic, I'm going to rebuild it with the same love I would if I had the '57. I'm defnitely open to all suggestions from 1st gen S10/S15 owners. Thanks in advance for all the comments to the many questions I know I'll be asking.