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Originally Posted by 60sIron
Cameron I have some advice, just from my personal experience. First I hope you have a lot of money. Everything on your list would be costly if you did it yourself let alone paying a professional. Ask any car guy, it's cheaper to buy it done. Second my Suburban was our families everyday driver when I finished the restoration. I did everything you listed but the disc breaks. We put over 100,000 miles on it. You had better get mechincal, your platform is almost 50 years old. Even with a LS engine and state of the art trans. Stuff will break. Wipers, window regulators, heaters............
I don't mean to sound negative, I love my 69 Sub, but after owning it for 20 years I still can't part with it. Just really, really understand what you're getting into. A lot of people have put a lot of money into a project and walked away with nothing. Good luck, search the forums for information to educate yourself and if there's one around join a car club for support and help directing you to the folks that do good work. Keep us posted.
Greg
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Very good advice! As well as what others have posted.
Does it run/drive now? If so how well? Will this be a primary mode of transport?
I would really have to have a strong sentimental attatchment to a rig before I dumped this much money into it. You could probably buy a very nice Burb that was all done for much less than what you will pay to have someone/shop perform all this. Labor will probably run you twice as much as the parts themselves.
If at this point you are still comitted, I would start with the suspension and brakes followed by the cooling system with belts and hoses. If the motor hits on all 8 and doesnt smoke or knock i would leave it for now. Same with the tranny assuming its in good working order. Next consider a new full length exhaust especially if yours is original or cobbled up. Now would also be a good time to replace any rubber fuel line you may have.
Good luck and remember to have fun, that is what its all about.