65 starting point ideas

[DieselTechN901]

So I have been trying to decide which way to go to start building my sons truck. I have never taken on a project this big before and restoration wise. When starting from the ground up what are some of the things you guys who take on bigger restoration projects do first? I am thinking start toward the rear and work forward as things tend to get more expensive toward the front lol i.e. cab repair, motor/transmission swap, suspension, and so forth I am feeling tackle the bed first but I am looking for a decent direction to start. I dont want to double work myself. Thanks for the opinions and advice.

[pimpston65]

save all your original parts, cuz if you need buy a part u throw away it may be costly if u wanna keep it original. buy a build book, round 30bucks. go on this forum "ALOT". keep ur patience, keep ur patience. did i mention keep ur patience. enjoy the time with ur boy. make him do some wrench turning. get a build book, ask dumb a$$ question on this forum, its a great place for getting answers "FREE", keep ur patience... if you think you spent alot o money, well we all have. ps keep ur patience!!! also send plenty of pics, pics are like porn round here!!! im pimpston65 i have a 65 swb bbw 283 p/g 3:73. every nut bolt washer has been touch on my frame off resto most if not 99% done by me, i tell folks the only thing i didnt touch was the vin tag. jusy bought a 66 K10 suburban so im deep, enjoy the build and when ur done drive the ($)hit out of it!!!

[DieselTechN901]

Well Patience is a virtue I do have lol. I agree with your advice. Hadn't thought of the build book idea. I just generally keep a clip board or small notebook well hidden so I cant ccry over how much I spent every time I see it (God dang Toyota Landcruisers are freaking horrendously expensive)

[DPowers]

Make sure it is safe first.
Running driving as long as possible as it gets frustrating when you tear it all down and have a pile of parts. I think patience has already been mentioned.

[tinydb84]

I would avoid doing a full on resto right away. Most people get overwhelmed, frustrated, broke, etc, and give up. Get it running really well first.

Then upgrade little by little (brakes, rearend, engine). Dont start something new until you finished the last thing if you can. That way you will constantly have something to show for your hard work.

I, on the other hand, have two broke down trucks in my driveway....