1963 GMC C30 panel truck

[AJCK87]

Hello all, my name is Anthony and I'm new to the forum. I have been checking out a bunch of the builds here, they have given me loads of ideas on tackling my own project. I picked up a 1963 GMC C30 panel truck this January and have been excited about the find. I would like to be getting to the sheet metal work but I am currently saving for a welder appropriate for body work, so I am working on what I can for the time being.

The plan is pull the 350 small block and exchange it for the 5.9 Cummins out of my 92 Dodge. I want to go with an NV4500 transmission, NP205 transfer case and the Dana 60 front axle and 70 rear. I will be converting it to 4 wheel drive and likely running leaf spring suspension all around. The quarter panels, rockers, doors and rear need sheet metal repairs. The truck will be an everyday driver, so I plan to do the paint and metal work myself. Here are a few photo's.