Paint removal:
For the most part I used a sharp scraper the peel off the paint.
I did use some of the Citrus stripper around the front so I did
not damage the raised window detail.

Sheeting and wing strength:
Yes that is a problem. I was hoping to save more of the original sheeting
but once I started removing the junk it all had to go. I am thinking about
glassing this wing with Poly and .75 oz cloth on the bottom and maybe some
lighter clothe on the top.

Do you think that would add any strength to the repairs? I could order some
carbon fiber strips and lay across the wing bottom before glassing.

Wheel cut outs:
I have no idea why they are in that location? I have never done retracts but
it seems to far back for normal pattern style retracts. I will not be competing
with this plane so I do want to install tricycle retracts