I started on my truck as a complete novice. Should I do another one this is what I would do.
1) remove the doghouse and the bed: this done you have access to 90% of the major areas.
2) purchase MANY zip lock bags: every set of bolts, small parts goes into a bag and is identified
3) buy a number of cans of PB Blaster or liquid wrench, other brands are ok, too
4) Get "Blooms" manual: (can't remember the name"
5) Photograph the entire frame, engine, etc. BEFORE taking anything else off.
6) Learn how the SEARCH feature of the forum works. Forum members are willing to help, but 90% of your questions are already on the forum, search, copy/paste, print out, etc.
7) Read the forum there are so many little things you will learn, tricks, tips, how things work, and all the skills of others is just great reading and very educational.
8) Throw NOTHING away, not even a broken bolt!
9) how you clean and preserve is your choice, lots of good ways to do it.
10) When frustrated, let it rest a day or two.
11) Maybe the most important thing I had to learn was not to FORCE anything, there is a correct way.
12) Enjoy the journey, maybe the first goal is to make it a driver.
13) USE JACK STANDS, NOT FLOOR JACKS!
Edit: Invest in a cherry picker or a GOOD winch from the rafters. They make a two man job a one man job. Sometimes it takes a little figuring but it can be done alone. I removed and installed the doghouse, bed, and engine alone, no help, BUT I had a good winch which hangs from a 4x6 place accross four rafters.