Hello I recently joined the forum after a renewed interest in hot rods. I used to read several car mags and dream of many cars in my teens. I owned a few cool older ones(72valiant 72dart 79camaro 71firebird etc) None of which were more than beaters but still loved.

For some years I gave up on having a hot rod with money being short etc.

Now I have the bug again. I have experience with the mechanical part but no welding/autobody knowledge. I want to get something pre 72. I love putting the work into cars and was wondering where I should look to learn about welding and body work? Books,videos etc. Or should I just start getting back in the network of hot rodders and find an experienced person with reasonable pricing/more complete car?

I am partial to 50-60's pickups if that matters.

Thanks in advance I know everyone is willing to help in here.