bodywork help

[scty2hty3]

i have never done any body work but im wanting to start sanding the rust spots down to be primered. is there any websites anyone knows of to learn about body work? truck does have small dent that need to be removed and small places where it has rusted thru no big major holes but i would like to learn about body work to do what i can to begin sprucing up. if anyone can help with what tools are good to use and what grit of sand paper to use on different type parts. well any help would be appreciated thanks

[fordman]

i think if you took the questions one at a time. there are alot of guys on here that could tell you what to do in almost every situation of your problem areas.

[scty2hty3]

i was just needing some basic ideas about the tools of the trade and if there are any resources i could read up on to learn a few things

[69bumptruck]

Hit the newsstands. Almost all the hot rod magazines out there offer paint & body articles. If you keep your eye out, they sometimes come out with special "how to" mags. I have a good one from HotRod. Most of the magazines also have websites which can give you more info too.
As far as tools go, I would invest in a decent set of body hammers & dollies. And some good sanding boards. Even though you can gain alot of insight from books, experience is the best teacher. Just get some old beat up fenders or something and practice. "Hands on" is the best way to learn anything IMO!
Hope this helps a little.

[DuckRyder]

You might try;

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/

I also second the visit the newsstand, there are a number of good books and compilations of magazine articles.

[scty2hty3]

well thanks for the tips, i will be on the lookout in the newsstand books. and getting an old beat up fender to practice on is a great idea