I share what I have learned about Sanding and Sandblasting, linked from myTech Tips page.

Set the piece on the surface that it will be painted on. A large, clean cardboard box works well. Then clean every square inch with window cleaner and paper towels. This will remove the last remnants of oil, contaminants and metal and paint dust. Blow off with clean dry compressed air.

One ambulance door just before priming.

And after.

Rear view of tub on 9/9/99.

Front/side view
 

Ran her for the last time on Sept 17, 1999. Drained fuel, coolant and pulled the battery, and it's time to get to work!

Trying to get it down on photos what it is supposed to look like, here's the firewall.

And good grief, what's up with all these hoses to the fuel tank!?!?!

Anyone want to know why their heater doesn't seem to be working as well as expected? Try cleaning it off! :-)

My first look at the tranny and transfer case from the top side.

Daughter Jenny in 1985.

And now, she's old enough for her learner's permit and wants to drive it! (update, she gets her learner's next week.) (Further update...she's been driving a 1985 4runner for the last 3 years.)