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Looks like some good progress.

I would avoid sandblasting anywhere that trapped sand could cause a problem. If you are not going to disassemble the steering I would probably stay away, you do not want any chance of sand getting in there.

I have seen cab lights similar...if not the same as yours before. They are a good looking light. If you are looking for replacements start regularly watching Ebay or check out one of the vintage light websites online.

You should be able to get to the back side of your mirror bolt if the weld-nut on the back has broken free of the door so you can hold it. If the threads are indeed stripped then I suppose you may have to drill the screw head off to remove it...perhaps by turning it in through the door after the head is off, or by applying pressure outwards from the inside so the good threads can catch the nut. You'll have to take off your interior panel to reach the back, but it should be accessible.

You'll have to disassemble the tire to figure out where and why it is leaking. The tube may just need a patch....I believe there are(or were anyway) replacement valve stems you could patch onto the tube. Unless you figure out exactly where it is leaking from it is hard to tell what fix will be needed.

Tad