Planning out a project - where do I begin?

[Drogster]

OK guys, I hope I'm not putting the cart before the horse...tomorrow at this time I may be the owner of Bagged74's (Tracey) 68 C10 swb.

I want to TRY and do this build-up the right way. My previous vehicles ('66 Chevy BelAir, '64 Dodge Polara) turned out the wrong way - never finished 'em. I don't think I had a long-term vision of what I wanted.

Anyhow...do any of you sit down with pen and paper and start a plan for your projects? If so, do you have any suggestions on how you come up with your plan?

Pretty much just looking for suggestions, nothing concrete cuz I know my truck will be different than your truck, etc...but I would expect there are some generalities that can apply anywhere.

Thanks!