Should I start a 72 Cheyenne project?

[Cyier]

I am needing advice on either starting a restoration/mod project for my 72 Cheyenne or sell it to fund something already restored. I do like the look of a truck restored to it's close to factory glory but I also like the look of something more modern, stealthy and near show quality.

This is my first vehicle and over the years I've started to miss the sound, feel and simplicity. Unfortunately it is not how I left it when I moved away for 15 years. The damage on the truck was the result of my parents divorcing and my dad going crazy. My dad beat the crap out of the truck, cut the brake lines, stabbed up the interior and flattened a few tires. So there is a lot of work to be done for the truck to look decent. The truck runs well and now its to fix the cosmetic issues. I am also not well versed in automotive repair but I am willing to put in the time to learn.

The truck will be more for cruising than hauling anything really.
I want to:
1. Convert it from LWB to SWB
2. Replace/fix the body damage
3. Relocate gas tank to under the bed
4. Paint (thinking black or flat black/nothing too shiny).
5. Replace interior
6. Get new wheels, brakes, suspension
7. Motor and trans swap (probably in 3 years)

With the list of things I want to do to it what would be your recommendation? Thank you for your time and help!