body blasting!!!

After it is stripped down then apply a good epoxy primer all over it. I used some junk called metal prep that wasjust wiped on with a rag and it helped but the car still got surface rust and that had to be removed. Most people now days go ahead and use epoxy primer then sand to metal the areas they need to repait. I have seen some local area cars after blasting that was epoxied primered and they looked really good. What you are talking about doing sounds like a good idea! Do some small areas like under the hood area etc.
Enough to justify getting the tools. Be sure to explain to your Wife how much you saved by doing it that way and She will be happy you saved some $$$ for Her to go shopping with! LOL And the end result you got your car blasted,some really neat tools etc. Also when buying tools! It is always good to upgrade to the next best level in most cases.Sometimes a couple more $$$$ initially saves a lot of heartache later! Be sure to post some pics and keep us posted on the project. Hell If we wereclose we could come over and help you out and have a few brews after it is done.
That is what we need to do! Guys that have projects going on and need a little help,some other Mopar A Bodies Only neighbors and members set it up to pull a tackle the project day. Bunch of guys get together and get as much work done in a day as can be done then afterwards a little food and breweskies and car talk! I am not real fast but I am GOOD and I like to help others.
I actually noticed some guys on the H.A.M.B. site doing this building a truck,they set up a date and guys that are free and want to work all come over and they get after it. They seem to make work pretty damn well so why can't we.