I plan to start tearing down my truck this weekend and this is gonna be trial by fire exercise. During a moment of clarity I almost sold the truck back to the guy I bought it from, but girlfriend talked me into keeping it. I've never attempted anything on this scale and I know its going to take a few years to do.

I'm fairly certain the body should come off to do this properly and I'll start with what I think should be straight forward in removing the bed. Is there any thing that is an absolute "DO"? Any "DO NOT'S"? What should I trash and what should I try to save? I know those are very broad questions, but I'm looking for some general advice from the guys that have been down that road.

Thanks