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Lucky59 · 03-03-2003, 12:06 AM

Okay here is the deal. My truck is a 59 Chevy, on a Blazer frame, with a 350. I have the engine, tranny, and alot of the body work done already. The interior is being worked on now. I have a B&M shifter already installed, a set of Pontiac seats. I have cleaned down the dash(got rid of knobs i didnt need) and installed various other things(CD player, tach...). I am building a custom Subwoofer box behind the seat where the old gas tank was. This is my next step, along with wiring, then priming, and painting the interior. Problem is, I dont know where would be the best place to go from there. I have alot of work ahead of me, and I want it done before my graduation(June). Where would you guys recommend I begin? The body work that is done is: rust is gone, 95% of the dents are gone, and 90% body filler is already on. There is alot of sanding to do, and of course priming painting... I dont know what i should do next, I have my box off, it still has a few dents, and is still in cheap paint. I also dont have a gas tank as of yet, there is still wiring to do, along with some odds and ends. Should I keep at my pace(fairly slow as my friends who havent done one before) think or should i switch from my next step, begin wiring, or finish the rest of the body. I would love to have the truck complete before I drive it. As would anyone.

K, i just reread this and I lost myself

, so bottom line, where should i go after the interior, begin wiring, or finish body work...?

THANKS for any help
Lucky

gmc383 · 03-03-2003, 02:18 AM

the bodywork first. That is what I did with my 70. Reason being that when I am doing the body work, I would rather not be working over and around wiring. Also, if you are using mud and sanding, that wouldn't be good for your electrical work. To messy. That is just my 2 cents.

Lucky59 · 03-03-2003, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the advice. I may finish up the bodywork...

Nova_Cobra64 · 03-03-2003, 11:54 PM

Do the body first.....you don't need wires in the way when the Gremlin gets to painting.

But geeze do you ever move slow Terry. I mean come on, I know you ride a Cat but this is bad.

If you want I can convince Stank to help you with the body work..............

Sorry, jk, just had to do that for the first time on this board.

Lucky59 · 03-04-2003, 12:06 AM

Okay Brandon, that just isnt funny. Leave the Gremlin out of this, he has nothing to do with it. LOL. And for my pace on my truck, who could blame a guy for wanting to do the job right, the first time. Not all of us find trucks that are already done for us... Cough(69 GMC, w/ welded tailgate, Purple with Silver flames) Cough

Oh Brandon, I am selling the 55' for the Gremlin, 600 bucks, not too bad hey, for a 55' Belair w/396 4 speed, and some other guy offered us 150 for the Chevelle, it is gone as of today.

And as for Stank, would rather my truck sit in a bush than have him work on it.

Nova_Cobra64 · 03-04-2003, 12:10 AM

I think I will stop while I'm not far behind.....

03-03-2003, 12:06 AM	#1
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Where should I go next.... Okay here is the deal. My truck is a 59 Chevy, on a Blazer frame, with a 350. I have the engine, tranny, and alot of the body work done already. The interior is being worked on now. I have a B&M shifter already installed, a set of Pontiac seats. I have cleaned down the dash(got rid of knobs i didnt need) and installed various other things(CD player, tach...). I am building a custom Subwoofer box behind the seat where the old gas tank was. This is my next step, along with wiring, then priming, and painting the interior. Problem is, I dont know where would be the best place to go from there. I have alot of work ahead of me, and I want it done before my graduation(June). Where would you guys recommend I begin? The body work that is done is: rust is gone, 95% of the dents are gone, and 90% body filler is already on. There is alot of sanding to do, and of course priming painting... I dont know what i should do next, I have my box off, it still has a few dents, and is still in cheap paint. I also dont have a gas tank as of yet, there is still wiring to do, along with some odds and ends. Should I keep at my pace(fairly slow as my friends who havent done one before) think or should i switch from my next step, begin wiring, or finish the rest of the body. I would love to have the truck complete before I drive it. As would anyone. K, i just reread this and I lost myself , so bottom line, where should i go after the interior, begin wiring, or finish body work...? THANKS for any help Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

03-03-2003, 02:18 AM	#2
gmc383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 381	I would do the bodywork first. That is what I did with my 70. Reason being that when I am doing the body work, I would rather not be working over and around wiring. Also, if you are using mud and sanding, that wouldn't be good for your electrical work. To messy. That is just my 2 cents.

03-03-2003, 07:10 PM	#3
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Thanks for the advice. I may finish up the bodywork... __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

03-03-2003, 11:54 PM	#4
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	Do the body first.....you don't need wires in the way when the Gremlin gets to painting. But geeze do you ever move slow Terry. I mean come on, I know you ride a Cat but this is bad. If you want I can convince Stank to help you with the body work.............. Sorry, jk, just had to do that for the first time on this board. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

03-04-2003, 12:06 AM	#5
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Okay Brandon, that just isnt funny. Leave the Gremlin out of this, he has nothing to do with it. LOL. And for my pace on my truck, who could blame a guy for wanting to do the job right, the first time. Not all of us find trucks that are already done for us... Cough(69 GMC, w/ welded tailgate, Purple with Silver flames) Cough Oh Brandon, I am selling the 55' for the Gremlin, 600 bucks, not too bad hey, for a 55' Belair w/396 4 speed, and some other guy offered us 150 for the Chevelle, it is gone as of today. And as for Stank, would rather my truck sit in a bush than have him work on it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

03-04-2003, 12:10 AM	#6
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	I think I will stop while I'm not far behind..... __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.



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