I took my truck completely apart and painted each piece separately. everything was stripped to bare metal by using liquid stripper and elbow grease. It is a lot of work, but worth it to me. If you can find a good sandblaster that won't charge you a college tuition, that might be a good way to go.

1953 Chevrolet 3600
Fried Green T'mater (Vern)
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Caution: Political Statement
Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted.