Hey everyone, my name is Jamie, im 23, from Cincinnati Ohio. I bought my first car (1970 nova) when I was 15, and now just got it finished. I wanted to buy another project since the nova was done so I just bought a 1954 chevy pickup truck. It has a 235 engine with the 3 speed column shifter. It runs and drives but needs some work. I really dont know anything about the older street rods because I have always been around late 60's cars growing up. I dont even know where to check the oil (if I even can) on this truck, thats how little I know. lol

The things the truck needs first is new brakes and to get the steering to be more tight. Is a disc brake kit the best way to go since im on a budget or where can I find out what brakes and master cylinder will work on this truck and then just buy the mounts to change it over. Can I put power steering on the truck with the original 6 cylinder in it? Can I change the steering wheel and the column without buying an expensive aftermarket one? Can I get new suspension and steering parts with keeping the straight axle in the front, will it ride ok? I know these are dumb questions to most of you but this is all new to me so any help would be greatly appreciated. Ohh and where do I check the oil?!?
Thanks,
Jamie Bender