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Dan, I just saw and read this thread. Very nice truck, I wish mine was in that shape when I bought it last month. Your truck is a dimond in the not so rough. Congrats, I'm realy digging the small touches like your choice of wheel and tire.
A cpl of years a go I redid a 63 econoline. Like you I didnt know how to mig weld but the 63 had so much cancer I had to learn. A cpl of cokes while watching a butt load of youtube vids and I was off and running. My advice is spend as much as you can on a welding hood. Being able to see is half the battle when welding.
Remember the pomona swap is coming up soon. Save your pennys and take a good pair of walking shoes, steal your neighbors kids little red wagon for hauling your loot back to the truck at the end of the day.