Bodywork blues

[Critter]

I am getting a little down about my blazer lately and have kind of run into a brick wall. I have always considered myself a pretty decent mechanic. I have been working on “junk” like this for the last 20 years or so and can do almost anything as far as electical and mechanical are concerned. My weak point is undoubtedly bodywork. In the past I never really worried about it. I would either bolt on a new piece of sheet metal or get someone to put on a cheap paintjob and not worry about the little imperfections. On my Blazer though, I want to do things right. I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. My rockers and parts of my floor need to be replaced but I am a little hesitant. I am not the fastest worker in the world and like to take my time and think things through. I don’t have a shop or closed in garage to do this and I hate to leave the ol girl torn apart out in the elements for a few weeks. I WANT to do all of this myself, even the actual paint job if I could find the means to do it but I hate to practice on something that I want to turn out nice. There are SOOOO many things that I want and could do to the Blazer if I could get past the bodywork and get some fresh paint on it. Anyway, sorry to bore y’all with my troubles, I just needed to get it off my chest and I know that a lot of you guys can relate in some form or another.

I think I need to get a part time job at a body shop for a little experience!