New Guy from Georgia

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Hi folks,

Newbie to auto work with my 1966 C10 (Dixie) to get her into better shape, and I would like to start learning how to get it done myself.
Here she is




Some things on my to do list are:

1. Learn how to do body repair on rusted fender corners, doors, cab corners, rocker panels, floor panels, as well as a big ole dent a neighbor added to the passenger side of the bed. Never welded a thing in my life but I'd like to learn how.
2. Fix the transmission leak or maybe replace the powerglide with a transmission with a higher gear ratio. I've had 2 transmission shops look over the leak and I am told its not something that seal replacements will fix and that the connections are not correct.
3. Figure out more about the 350 motor, what year etc.
4. Figure out why in hot weather the starter has issues when recranking after a 10 mile drive or so. Ive tried heat shield wraps and replacing with a high torque. The headers heating up so close to the starter is all I can figure. Headers are pretty rusty and I think may need replacing.
5. Add AC

This should keep me busy for a while.

Thanks for having me.
Sean