[Keyblazer]

So that's the overview.
A little about me...
Gear head, mechanic, engine builder, wannabe fabricator, trimmer, and painter... done some of it all, but no expert!

Have a good selection of tools, including TIG, and MIG welders, Plasma Cutter, sheet metal brake, shear, slip roll. Big air compressor, air tools, big media blasting cabinet, spray guns of most types.
AC gear.
Powder coating gear and oven.
Industrial sewing machine indoors.
Planning to add a few more tools, including a tube bender.

Here is my basic plan:
I want the truck to look/drive/stop nice, have "enough" power.
Not a show truck, but not a disgrace either.
Has to perform on road and reasonably offroad too....
Roll cage with Bikini top, that will go under the hardtop.
Functional heater and AC(it is an AC truck, but compressor missing)

To do list:
Remove and replace the hood and tailgate.
Reskin doors.
Remove glass and interior.
Weld in new floor pans.
R&R patch on steering box chassis, with ORD kit.
R&R suspension as needed.
Refinish chassis/ underside.
Fabricate/buy rollcage.

Strip to body to bare metal, repair panels as needed, etch prime, primer finish.
Send out for final paint.
I am favoring Black, maybe with burgundy metallic two-tone.
Refinish Hardtop.
Check and assess engine/trans/TC/axles/electrical, as needed.
R&R Dash, Instruments, weather seals.
Recover floor with sound deadener/pad/carpet or rubber.
Retrim seats, doortrims and side trims.

Drive and enjoy the California Lifestyle!