The work begins

Today marked the first attempt to do more than get the doors open.  I started with the drivers fender knowing I was not going to keep it.  This gives me the opportunity to hack it apart without compromising anything I may need to reuse.  Once I see how something is put together, it's always easier to work through the next one.  It was also helpful to have the new cab there to go examine when I could not see how an element was laying together.  Today I was able to validate a few things.  1) This is going to be a long process.  2) I can get rusty bolts off if I'm patient.  3) How I have things planned in my head are not how things will play out.

My efforts today yielded half a dozen parts removed.

As I'm looking online and reading about other builds, I see one thing.  The options are so vast that I will change my mind on many things, many times before this is over.  I should not be looking at wheels right now(it's going to be a long time before I need them), but I can't help it! :)  As of now, I am drawn to the five spoke style wheels.  I also like the rally style.  And then there is paint.  Which color, colors?  Glossy or matte?  Ratrod or show finish?  It all gives me a headache and makes me smile at the same time.   One thing is for certain, this is going to be fun.

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