October 7th is the official start day... :)

[Trifelynn]

....Of my first full restoration project. Not much done, and I won't be bothersome and post everyday what I got done...but just thought I would say that it is started...I didn't get too much done, as I ran out of light, but I did get the hood off, the cowl off, and the egg crate grille.



I also had my first "Oh Shooot"(edited of course)

So, the egg crate was stuck, I couldn't get it off. It was cracked, old, and I wasn't going to use it anyways, so I used a little help from my foot to kick it loose. It broke, which wasn't my concern...but when I kicked with my foot, a piece punctered the radiator ...radiator fluid started spurting out...."D'OH!" Not too big of a deal though, because I need a different radiator anyways, as this one is a manual, and I am going automatic...but it was still a spill that didn't need to happen...hope the landlord doesnt notice the green slime on the grass...hehe

Tomorrow I should be hauling it to base, where the complete disassembly will take place. Everything but the tub, and chassis will remain. Then I will haul it back, and by then, hopefully I will have my new toy (welder) and I can learn how to weld Should be a fun adventure, as I have never welded in my life. I will take pics of my progress and hopefully post once a week. I am going to try and do everything but paint myself...so, wish me luck, as there are plenty of things I am going to tackle that I have never tried before. This board is great, especially the 69-72 blazers board, and I hope that you guys can continue with the GREAT advice, as I will need it...

One quick question...I mentioned it in another thread...but what is the best way to cut sheetmetal without spending a grand on a plasma cutter? I am looking at 500 bucks to get me a small lincoln gas shielded(new words I learned today ) welder and everything I need for that...but what about cutting...