Paint/Rust removal

My last project I basically just sent it out for paint and made the bodyman deal with everything. FOr my new project, I want to take a much more active role in it.

What is the best method to strip the body myself? I don't want to sandblast, because I would have to send it out for that. Would just using a lot of sanding discs be the best, or would a wire wheel be good also? What about for the pan? I know the grooves in the pan will be a pain with a sanding disc, so that's where I think a wire wheel will be a God send.

Thanks for all of your help.