The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop newbie at body work - '61 truck

okay, so today is the day we start tackling some body repairs on the ol' gal. ...

I ordered in more than the necessary patch kits (floor panels, rocker panels, cab corners, mud corners, rear cab support, and the sloping piece that goes in between the floor panel and the rocker panel). wheww! After looking it all over, we just aren't sure where to start. ???

So, here's the question. I'm thinking we just start cutting out the bad and welding in the good. But, my husband is thinking we need to take all the bolts out, see what loosens up, and figure out how it all went together. ... He is obviously more careful than I, and he is also usually correct. So, we both decided to ask the experts before we proceed.

Is there a step 1,2,3...?? Where to start?

driver side rear cab support area
driver side cab corner

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.