to the forum from the state that is best known for being just north of LA.
I'd recommend you look for some books to help you learn more about your truck. I was a Ford guy for a while and then a Pontiac person. Chevys didn't become a mainstay for quite a while, but I got there.
There's a book called "Chevrolet Red Book", from Motorbooks International. Another one that may be of interest is "Standard Catalog of Chevrolet Trucks, 1918-1995". A recent addition has been published that picks up in '96. Of course, dealer brochures are nice to have....there are reprints of original one available.
www.lmctruck.com is a good site to have on your desktop. Their catalogs are free.
www.classicparts.com is another free catalog.
www.kennystrucks.com is one you might want to check. But, go to the Home page of this site and look for the vendors.....there's a bunch of 'em and they can help you out and answer your questions using the PM (Private Message) button. You'll get notices in your email when there's a message for you.
Welcome to the world of Chevy trucks. Lots of people on here with lots and lots of help. You'll find that it is a family....and now it is part of your family.