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Long Roof · 08-10-2009, 06:05 PM

I'm in the same boat as you, mechanically inclined but not in body work. Both my Jimmy and Sub were bought with very good bodies so I could concentrate on the mechanicals. It has worked well for me like this.

I love the ambition of some old truck buyers but I often see that these people end up in over their heads and the project stalls. My recommendation is to start with something you can drive while working on it a little at a time rather than starting with a full on rebuild.

Just my $0.02. Good luck.

08-10-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Newbie 1st post, 1972 k10 burb I'm in the same boat as you, mechanically inclined but not in body work. Both my Jimmy and Sub were bought with very good bodies so I could concentrate on the mechanicals. It has worked well for me like this. I love the ambition of some old truck buyers but I often see that these people end up in over their heads and the project stalls. My recommendation is to start with something you can drive while working on it a little at a time rather than starting with a full on rebuild. Just my $0.02. Good luck. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck