My '66 Fleetside came pretty cheap and I'm not ready to sink big dollars in it right now, so I'm planning on using it as a learning tool...

1) Front fender lower quarters - these are both rotting and I was planning on glueing on replacement panels? I do have an oxy setup, but I'm not very good with light materials. I could even try fiberglass/bondo approach?

2) The bed is peppered with holes from years of tie downs, camper mounts, etc. What's the best method to close a 1/4-3/8" hole that is visible from inside the bed (or under the lip)?

3) The whole body has a good dose of surface rust.
Just sand it down and prime it?


The money I save as a mechanic, I spend on medical bills!