1963 ford f100 with pix!!!

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Spoonman  That's how show trucks start. Seriously that would be a long way off and a lot of money too, but that’s how most trucks that age start out. I have had my truck for 10 years and I'm just getting close to being done (for now). The body looks pretty good rust wise. There doesn’t look like there is anything you can’t fix.
Do you have a MIG welder? Can you take a class in school to learn how to weld? When I took the classes for metal working it included more than just welding and I’m glad the classes did. Another place to learn welding would be at a local community college. They might have a class just for welding. The reason I say all of this is a correct repair involves cutting out rusted areas where practical and then MIG welding in a new piece.
Personally I would go with the hot rod semi black, just for ease of use and it’s a current color to use. I mean it seems like most cars and trucks get painted black first at least on the west coast.  
Here is some advice even if you did not ask. Take your time and plan what you are going to do. By taking your time you can re-think your ideas and make sure this is what you want to do next. It also gives your money a little time to come together too. Another reason for a plan is once you start it’s really hard to turn back or stop. Something else to consider is to start working on a less visible or less noticeable area. Don’t start on the hood and doors, use another area to learn and practice on. Then when you get to the high visibility areas you will know what you are doing. As a great baseball coach and player Yogi Berra would say “this kind of thing is 90% perspiration and 50% inspiration”. He was famous for quotes like that. To me that means plan and think about what you are going to do next. Then don’t be afraid to get dirty and put in some long hours. Enjoy the ride – In life it’s not just about the destination, enjoy the journey while you’re at it.
As always Good Luck HB  

thanks, the welding wont be a problem my dad does every type imaginable and can show me how, with the paint I'll probly just sand and prime for now. im not look ing for a show truck now just something simple and that ive worked on and repaired myself, Im not extremely picky about the apperance, this truck is not going to be anything hot in the near future and i know that  

Something to think about would be to pull off all of the trim and weld the holes shut. This would clean off the body and make it a little more custom. People would have a little harder time telling exactly what year it is. Just a thought. Glad to har you can be a welder someday too.  

thanks thats a prety good idea that i hadent even given a thought so i might just do that when im ready to start sanding and primeing which could be awile. but thanks HB