Hehehehe... It's killin you guys isn't it?
Russ, when I said "Basket case" it's because I got the car in baskets. Or more literally, boxes. It's mostly disassembled. Body-wise, and frame-wise, there is very little rust, and I have not had to replace any of the original panels. I did have to repair the doglegs, but only due to holes from mouse-nests that held moisture inside.
I am not cutting anything up. it will really be a stock vehicle (If I ever get it done) rat- rod really only refers to the flat black paint and red rims. it's just a "cosmetic rat" no TR2s will be harmed.
Shoot me a PM Russ. ya never know.