Another Newby!!!

Hello All, let me begin with an apology for all the newby crap you will get from me. I've recently purchased my first classic truck and its my first resto as well. It's a Southern California beauty made by Dodge in 1953. A B4B pickup that is in amazing shape and will be the prize of three generations. We are looking to build a period truck that drives and handles like a newer model, if that makes sense. Thanks All.