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ChevLoRay · 12-10-2008, 02:23 PM

I bought my truck in Nov. 99. Drove it until Oct. 07. Mechanically, it wasn't in bad shape when I bought it and it has been steadily improved upon ever since I bought it.

The body looked good, too. It wasn't until the guy who was to do the body/paint came down with Lymphoma that I had to start doing with it what he was going to do...and for which he had already been paid somewhat (not going to discuss this, right now). My firewall had some rust issue along the drip rail that is above the engine. Previous owner had daubed some non-automotive sealant in and it rusted from behind the silicone sealer. It became apparent that "disassembly" was going to be a major event. It is on-going as we speak. Suffice it to say, that this is my third time to restore/restify a vehicle and at my age, it ain't any easier. So, while you are young is the time to get it done. The adage to buy the best body and then worry about the mechanicals is always good advice, but sometimes what you see ISN'T what you get!

Good luck and Welcome to the Board from the Heart of Arkansas.

12-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: '67 Resto project I bought my truck in Nov. 99. Drove it until Oct. 07. Mechanically, it wasn't in bad shape when I bought it and it has been steadily improved upon ever since I bought it. The body looked good, too. It wasn't until the guy who was to do the body/paint came down with Lymphoma that I had to start doing with it what he was going to do...and for which he had already been paid somewhat (not going to discuss this, right now). My firewall had some rust issue along the drip rail that is above the engine. Previous owner had daubed some non-automotive sealant in and it rusted from behind the silicone sealer. It became apparent that "disassembly" was going to be a major event. It is on-going as we speak. Suffice it to say, that this is my third time to restore/restify a vehicle and at my age, it ain't any easier. So, while you are young is the time to get it done. The adage to buy the best body and then worry about the mechanicals is always good advice, but sometimes what you see ISN'T what you get! Good luck and Welcome to the Board from the Heart of Arkansas. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.