New Member/"New" Truck

[NCSUDucker]

Hello all. I picked up my first ever classic, a 1938 truck. I'm a high school woodworking teacher and wooden boat builder for over 20 years, and also own Compass Woodworks Co (which is the reason for the truck purchase) but am a newbie when it comes to automotive. The truck is solid as can be and starts and runs well. The brakes definitely need adjusting and I hope to have that taken care of soon.

The story behind the truck. It was Kentucky barn find. The owner bought and brought it to a well known shop/mechanic here in Salisbury, NC with the plan to restore it. He gave the mechanic 3k to get it running. Unfortunately the mechanic passed away unexpectedly. The motor is clean as a whistle and the frame is solid as can be. From what I can tell, he installed a 6v alternator, new fan and it's no longer wired with the positive to frame (from what I've read) again forgive me as I'm learning as I go.

I have been pouring over threads, things to fix, upgrade or refurbish.

1)keeping the patina and going with the Poppy's clear coat matte
2) Company logo on the door
3) Brakes adjusted....maybe upgrade to discs
4) New tires (ordered)
5) upgrade to 12v?
6) headlights need to be rewired
7) heater?

Any suggestions, thoughts/advice, or resources, I am all ears. Like I said I'm a newbie.

Thanks!
Brad