chev235,
Wait a cotton-pickin minute. Rust in Arizona? No way it must be just a smudge. Mine came from Cincinatti. Now we're talkin RUST! But the hood ain't comin apart/ The body guy is very confident the the blaster will get it. I'll hold my breath.
I'm also doing a complete resto on a 52'. I'd really be curious about your game plan as to how close you'll go to original. Frolm body, color,wheels. suspension, driveline.
-jeff