Tab,
this is Dad's truck... it's what he wants to do at the moment.

Also, he doesn't have a shop, just a little barn shed and the patio. He's been getting over various health problems also, so I think he just wants this part done with.
I'm in the process of spray painting my own wheels semi-gloss black to look spiffy with my 'new to me' hubcaps.
thanks very much everyone for all of the tips and replies...
dawgsfan2755 - thanks for the rust busters tip
Jeff - thanks for the URL - I guess I was searching for the wrong thing.
-W