Something I thought of about taking the body off the frame. When you do set up on the rear end and the motor you need the body and bed in place to be sure that everything lines up correctly. After you mount the drive train you will need to put the front clip on to be sure you have room for your radiator and fan. You will put stuff on and take stuff off a dozen times to be sure it fits. I could go on and on about things that need to be done. In my first message I missed spelled mig and tig welders. Be sure all the work is done before you worry about paint. If you are worried about rust on fresh metal as you work, good old rattle can paint to prevent rust. Primer won’t last.
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