Yeah, new Denso starter and alternator and completely resealed, all new timing, water pump. Everything has been gone through top to bottom, only thing not done was removing the heads. Should be good for a log while.
Yeah, most of it grinds right off and for as scaly as it looks it's not terrible. On the frame it just needs a grind/wire wheel'ing and some paint. There are a few spots on the body that need actual repair, again nothing major. I got a product called "Rust Mort", I used it on my fuel tank and it's skid plate and it worked pretty well. I'll get it all treated and painted once it's running.