If there's anyone here that's done any amount of bodywork, your advice would be much appreciated....
What I've got:
1979 GMC K-1500 shortbed, *very* rust eaten from too many Pennsylvania wintersReplacement cab from 1978 Chevy C-10. (and new Energy suspension bushings)
What I need to do:
Take the center of the floorpan from the K cab and put it in the C cab to allow for room / shifter for my transfer case. I'm also planning on replacing at least the hood (the best one I've got had a cheerleader sittin on it way back in HS and left a dent in the middle of it), inner fenders and maybe the outer fenders if I can find a good deal on them. I'd also like to find a stepside bed to put on it, just because I like the way they look.
What kind of prep work am I going to need to do, what kind of 'etching' products can I use to prevent rust from coming back, and if not using a metallic color, can I paint the panels one at a time and then assemble them?
Thanks!
Jeremy
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