Well I have come to the conclusion that I need to start from the bottom up on my Beast..

It wil be a long process due to me not having all the nice toys (Compressor etc) and having to both buy them and parts..

What type of Problems/tips do you guys have.. and your experiences doing this type of restore..

Questions:
1.)I was going to do a Light Sandblast of the frame etc and was thinking a light coat of Rust Converter/inhibitor would be good to put down.. to get rid of any specs that might be hiding in corners etc.. Are there any side effects with this acid/primer type converter ?

2.) need to replace the Rocker panels under the doors.. and cab corners (these seem common spots for rust).. any tips/tricks/horror stories ?

Question #1 Your plan sounds good to me.
Question #2 Make sure the doors are on and aligned properly, Maybe even re-build the hinges and then align the doors before you tack the new rockers in place. After they are tacked mark the hinge placement and remove the doors to finish welding, grind the welds and prime. Re-install the doors.

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No side effects from the primer unless you breath it! Anything that you take to the metal has to be stabalized before you prime it, or it will eventually rust. Rust starts to grow as soon as the metal is exposed to the air, especially where you touch it. You may not see it immediately, but it will come back to haunt you later. It's very simple to prevent. All you have to do is wipe all bare metal surfaces down with Metal Prep, or straight White Vinegar right from the grocery store. I use vinegar. It's dirt cheap, and won't give you cancer! Once it's all wiped down, prime it with an etching primer, epoxy, or urethane primer. I switched to urethane because it goes on smoother and covers much better. Good luck!

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