[Huck]

Ya well---been there done that. Keep in mind that hobbies are just that--things we enjoy doing with our free time. Getting in over one's head is a learning process we all tend to go through. Talking from 60 years of experience--the key to finding the time is "making the time". You can't build or rebuild a truck non-stop like the butt holes do on TV with unlimited check book--perfect garage--tools--etc.
Next time you are sitting on the throne of thought--take along a note pad and start making a list of things needed done then priortize the list focusing on the easy things that will give you a degree of satisfaction and the feeling of accomplishment--then create an hour of time (6am Sat morning--9pm Sun night?) to actually do it. Prepare with the necessary stuff and then put it on your calendar. Discuss this frustration with your love muffin so that you can get some buy in. When you get organized like this, you will actually find the time and the project will move along.
Body work and paint is very difficult to learn and costly to do right. That is a tough one to jump into so avoid this. Make it driveable, comfortable and then use it. Cool looking can come with time.
One other thought, find another truck person locally so you can share thoughts, project work, etc. Having a buddy will make the whole experience a log more fun.
And finally, even when retired (I did 6 year ago) you will get into projects that just never seem to move along because you buy more then one--I have 2 blazers and a 70SWB all needing finishing--haven't spent more then an hour or two in the past month!! Think I need to go sit on that throne of thought with a pad and pen!!!!hehehehehe