My First Resto-Mod (Guidance Appreciated)

Thanks for the info. I forgot to mention that Im using Black Diamond coal slag from Tractor Supply. According to Gas Monkey, it does not warp the metal. I havent seen any stretch or warpage yet. I also have the Harbor Frieght paint gun combo. I have painted a lot of other things in the past but not a car.

I mean I could definitely go with a "regular" paint job. I like the flat and havent even seen a car around here with it. Buuuuuut... If the 2 stage and all will protect my car longer and better, I might just go with that. A Hemi Orange, White or Black. Man, Im so boring...

It sounds I might need to just patch the obvious areas that I can see w/o blasting cuz I need a good compressor and paint. Right now I have just been blasting/sanding/repair and then hitting it with can primer. Im completely jumping the gun Im so excited. Sounds like I should go in sections instead, repair, blast then prime.

Thanks for the engine info. I had thought of doing the 440 Source kit but a more milder one than 496. I like all the input and the more the better. Will save me sooooo much time in blind research. More time to weld, grind, sand and paint.

Here are some more recent photos. I plan on removing the drip rail. Its rusty on the other side anyhow. I would also like to somehow make the new glass fit in the front and back w/o the chrome trim. I already removed all the screwed in tabs that hold the trm in once the glass is set. I had thought about just filling the gap with the windshield 3M sealant. Anyone know what Im talking about? Whats a solution here?

Found some cowl damage so that will have to come off. Gas tank had a hole. I have welded gas tanks in the military but didnt want to mess with it; going fuel cell. The original joint sealant sucks more than it seals. Best way to be ride of it completely?

I still need to remove a lot of stuff and get this thing on a rotisserie or something.

My little helper was back. Oh and I got lights in the shed. :headbang: