First f100?

I am considering a 1970 F100. It would be my first vehicle is older than the mid 2000s. I am not super mechanically inclined, my dad bought a 1980s Ford for us to fix up as my 1st car, but unfortunately passed before we could do it so this is also a little bit of an emotional purchase lol. I do have a reliable daily driver, this would more be just for fun. I also recently came into a decent amount of money so I’m not really super worried about gas prices/the cost of the truck (obviously nothing crazy). I would like a vehicle that helps me get used to working on a truck (I do have a lot of friends that are more than happy to teach me) The truck I found is in perfect condition, except for a little bit of a rust in the bed and they are asking 8,000. It would also be my first manual transmission, I learned once when was 16 and haven’t driven a manual since. I guess what I’m trying to find out is 1. Is this a decent truck to learn how to work on? 2. Am I going to destroy it learning manual? 3. Would you recommend a different year or model (I do have my heart set on a ford)? 4. Is this a ridiculous decision because a small part of me feels like it is?