Good advice Martin. I have been intimidated by body and fender work for too long. A couple years ago, I became intimate with a hammer and dolly. Next with a DA and sand paper and filler. Then went to work on the paint and did it all myself. It all turned out better than if I would of hired it done and cost only materials. One has to feel uncomfortable with this kind of work, educate oneself then challenge oneself. Prepare to fail then overcome the failure and continue on, then in about two years, you will be able to roll out your pride and joy that you created, not your check book. Now I'm a backyard mechanic and body man, painter and welder. The only thing I didn't do on my 53 was rebuild the speedometer. If you have patience and you are willing to learn and fall down a couple times then get up, you can do it. The lion share of us on the stovebolt are self made do it your-selfers, and I might add, some darn good work gets done here, just look around. My 53 wears all its own sheet metal, it had its share of dents especially at the back of the cab just above the front bed panel. You Tube is your friend, spend a few evenings and watch others and learn, even the worst examples you can learn what not to do. I might also add, that I have been on many other forums and the advice you get here is from a somewhat older bunch, that has been there and done it. They know what works and what doesn't and usually the advice sets the person straight, if not some good banter will ensue.
Steve
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1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
