Hey guys, So I have a progress report.
The headstock has been cut out, I just need to spindle sand it and everything.
As for the body, things aren't going to swell.
I sanded it off the first time and accidentally sanded too far, cutting into the enamel. I have now decided that since I have done that, I'm going to buy paint stripper, remove all paint, and sand all of the enamel off and give it a natural stained finish.
Something like this:
