[bkquill]

Didn't think about using oven cleaner for the caked-up gunk and grime. So I should use por-15 on the chassis? So I can admit that I'm totally new at this, I'm totally confident in my abilities, but I'm trying to get educated with the proper order of how to do certain things.

So, first I need to remove all the gunk. Use oven cleaner and steel brushes. Check.
Second, use por-15 on the chassis (the frame, axles, control arms, etc.). Check.
Spray on primer?
Spray on paint?
Replace all bushings with poly ones?
Put back together?

Next on the bucket list
Replace 6-lug with 5-lug axles
Replace drums with discs (is it worth the extra to go with disc's all around?) Is there a common mod with using late model brakes? Or, do I just suck it up and buy the kit from somewhere (Ecklers or LMC?)?

More questions to follow!

Is there anybody out there that would like to be a mentor (even though I am 42 lol)? Someone whom I can bug directly with questions? Anybody near Greenville, SC that wants to lend a hand and have a beer or two is more then welcome.

Thanks and cheers,
Brian