64 Fleetside needs some TLC

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This truck was my Grandfathers and when he passed away my Aunt got it. She realized she wouldn't be able to get it restored let alone back on the road so she gave it to me knowing that I would fix it and get it going again for him. The truck has been sitting for almost two years now. I haven't been able to really look at the truck since it was given to me around x-mas time. I am military and live in WA and the truck is in NorCal. I will be going down there on leave later this week and will have more information. From what I know it's got a 273 Motor and when he wrecked the radiator was dislodged from it's mount but still (as of x-mas 2013) holds fluid. I already have a replacement hood for it. My goal is to get the engine running while I'm down in Cali at the least. If I can I want it on the road so I can get it up to WA with me so I can keep tinkering with it and make it the awesome truck I know it can be. My goal for this truck is to eventually make it a memorial truck for my grandfather. The last time I seen him was right before I deployed, I got back right before Thanksgiving and was going to get to see him during Christmas. Sunday after thanksgiving he passed away unexpectedly. I would greatly accept any and all advice and recommendations anyone is willing to give. Also I will have more information and pictures to follow when I'm back from leave. Thanks for reading.