Roy, I've been thinking if you still want to work on the truck, I'm 90 minutes up I-81 from you. I would be willing to donate some time helping you strip the backend to address that rust. I have no experience in welding, but I'm not afraid to tackle a new skill with some initial guidance. I'm offering two hands, if you want to try. Not pressuring if you don't think it can be done. Just laying it out there if the concern is removing the bed, tank, etc...