you could always just tub it.that would get rid of the rust.all kidding aside,get your build plan together first before you shell out any $.if you want to put bigger tires in the rear now would be the time since you'll be welding back there anyways.also look over the rest of the car with a fine tooth comb so you can get it all the first time.make sure you talk to the body shop and ask if you could do any of the prep(remove interior,bumpers,etc.) that way your only paying them to do bodywork and not something you could do for free.sometimes it's easier,and the work comes out better,if you separate the body/frame.
