How do you document your build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Peanut74 · 11-06-2020, 11:26 PM

Curious to know what people are using to document their build. For my build I am using Dave Spacey's Project Book. Only about 25% into my project but it has already come in handy more than once.

**Getter-Done** · 11-06-2020, 11:34 PM

I got one of those books.

I stuff my receipts in it

That way I know where they are.

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**davischevy** · 11-06-2020, 11:40 PM

Pictures.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755797

**DeadheadNM** · 11-07-2020, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Pictures.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755797

X2. And a dry erase board.

**FirstOwner69** · 11-07-2020, 12:32 AM

Pictures (1521 of them) and receipts for everything.

**special-K** · 11-07-2020, 08:55 AM

I have thought about writing a descriptive before, but I have always remembered those details when telling people about it. I remember most details about the trucks I've done, but a written record would be good. Every truck is it's own story. That's for sure.

**HO455** · 11-07-2020, 11:15 AM

Here on the forum.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=698377

HotWheelsFan · 11-07-2020, 11:17 AM

I take pictures, save any receipts and paperwork, instructions, and take notes.

So far my photos have been the biggest help when looking back at anything I need to look into. One thing about the pictures I take are the small details...

Part numbers, casting numbers, hard to see areas, wiring, modification photos especially.

For the most part my builds are ongoing so my documentation does help me between the times I get back into working on my vehicles.

Bob

**68bowtie** · 11-07-2020, 11:25 AM

Detailed excel spreadsheet

57taskforce · 11-07-2020, 01:12 PM

Build thread as linked in my signature.

SkidmoreGarage · 11-07-2020, 05:18 PM

Do you mean document, or are you referring to planning?

I am curious what other people use for planning.

I use google sheets for planning. It's nice that I can access it from anywhere, on any device. Documentation is a combination of marking what of the plan is complete, along with any notes, in google sheets and trying to keep my build thread alive here. I look at my build thread as an opportunity to give back information that I consume from the fine folks here. In the end, the real documentation is in the final product itself.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-07-2020, 05:49 PM

I regret not creating spread sheets with GM part numbers from my NOS pieces that could be used for future reference.

Build threads here I encourage because they may help others down the road if nothing else.

Peanut74 · 11-07-2020, 09:36 PM

Interesting to hear how everyone documents their build. Besides the Stacy's project book I also took a bunch pictures. Unfortunately I've been changing things so much most of them don't help as I'm putting it back together.

I do use an Excel spreadsheet to track my costs. Also, use it to figure out which parts I need to order. I'm glad my wife is technology challenged so she can't see how much I am spending!!

57taskforce · 11-07-2020, 09:50 PM

That’s exactly the reason mine isn’t in a spread sheet, she know how to use a computer pretty good!

**davischevy** · 11-07-2020, 10:25 PM

If I knew what it cost, I probably wouldn't do it.

KQQL IT · 11-08-2020, 01:14 AM

Buy parts twice because I forgot I already have them.

Oh and do it for two project trucks. Twice the project four times the money.

Trucks are fun...

tim_mc · 11-08-2020, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Detailed excel spreadsheet

Yep...detailed Excel spreadsheet and pics saved on the PC. The spreadsheet helped several times in avoiding duplicate purchases, and for buying replacement parts.

Lee H · 11-08-2020, 12:24 PM

Much the same here. I began with catalogs from most of the vendors and determined what I needed in an excel workbook (with a sheet for each major category, like exterior, interior, drive line, etc). After that I began buying parts, eBay and this site for NOS stuff, vendors for other stuff. After about a year I had most everything. Before tear down I took a lot of pictures and notes. When the tear down started I continued to take pictures and notes, bagged and or labeled everything possible with shipping tags. Sent all applicable parts to paint, powder coat, replating, etc. Tear down to test drive was a little over 4 months. Good luck, Lee

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-08-2020, 01:20 PM

Writing a manual, pictures, part lists & illustrations. I can cite 10 aspects to a bolt if it suits.

I approached it as someone who knew nothing about anything, which was an accurate description

Peanut74 · 02-11-2021, 10:49 AM

Thought I would bump this one.

So I now expanded on how I document by build. I using the following methods:
-Dave Stacy Project book
-Pictures from when I disassembled everything
-Spreadsheet to document cost and part numbers
-White board to help ID what I need and HAVE.

SCOTI · 02-12-2021, 03:35 PM

Folders for receipts.
Folders for internet/research related printed info for reference material.
Various website forums in the 'Projects/Builds' section for images/info.
Spiral notebooks for info, pricing, part-numbers, & calcs.

I try to obtain the notebooks/folders/spirals in the color of the vehicle being done so it's easier to see/ID with multiple projects. My dually stuff is in Red. 64 stuff in green. The 99 in white. The Malibu in blue. Most of the 67 stuff is in black binders now since it's referred to as the Mole.

70c10-08 · 02-12-2021, 04:57 PM

An album and posts on Facebook, a flash drive just in case the computer were to crash or something like that, a photo album, a bankers box with old parts catalogs and magazines and, a folder with a clipboard.

72c20customcamper · 02-12-2021, 06:43 PM

Lots of pictures on the computer ,cloud and a stick drive . Have lost some prior not backing them up . Keep all receipts. Last couple I've bought were ready to go so nothing really to document

Stover93 · 02-12-2021, 07:07 PM

Every other receipt gets thrown away instead of recorded. Just makes me feel better about the $ spent!!!

weasel29gm · 02-12-2021, 07:45 PM

Notebook with description,part number,cost and where I got it. Entered by month and year with running total. Guess I'm old school lol.

11-06-2020, 11:26 PM	#1
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	How do you document your build Curious to know what people are using to document their build. For my build I am using Dave Spacey's Project Book. Only about 25% into my project but it has already come in handy more than once. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

11-06-2020, 11:34 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,307	Re: How do you document your build I got one of those books. I stuff my receipts in it That way I know where they are. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-06-2020, 11:40 PM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: How do you document your build Pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755797 __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-07-2020, 12:32 AM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: How do you document your build Pictures (1521 of them) and receipts for everything. __________________ Jim

11-07-2020, 08:55 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How do you document your build I have thought about writing a descriptive before, but I have always remembered those details when telling people about it. I remember most details about the trucks I've done, but a written record would be good. Every truck is it's own story. That's for sure. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-07-2020, 11:15 AM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,269	Re: How do you document your build Here on the forum. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=698377 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-07-2020, 11:17 AM	#8
HotWheelsFan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189	Re: How do you document your build I take pictures, save any receipts and paperwork, instructions, and take notes. So far my photos have been the biggest help when looking back at anything I need to look into. One thing about the pictures I take are the small details... Part numbers, casting numbers, hard to see areas, wiring, modification photos especially. For the most part my builds are ongoing so my documentation does help me between the times I get back into working on my vehicles. Bob __________________ 1970 C20 Long Bed Fleetside - Restoration My truck videos - Youtube

11-07-2020, 11:25 AM	#9
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,738	Re: How do you document your build Detailed excel spreadsheet __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

11-07-2020, 01:12 PM	#10
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,443	Re: How do you document your build Build thread as linked in my signature. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

11-07-2020, 05:18 PM	#11
SkidmoreGarage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 335	Re: How do you document your build Do you mean document, or are you referring to planning? I am curious what other people use for planning. I use google sheets for planning. It's nice that I can access it from anywhere, on any device. Documentation is a combination of marking what of the plan is complete, along with any notes, in google sheets and trying to keep my build thread alive here. I look at my build thread as an opportunity to give back information that I consume from the fine folks here. In the end, the real documentation is in the final product itself.

11-07-2020, 05:49 PM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: How do you document your build I regret not creating spread sheets with GM part numbers from my NOS pieces that could be used for future reference. Build threads here I encourage because they may help others down the road if nothing else. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-07-2020, 09:36 PM	#13
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: How do you document your build Interesting to hear how everyone documents their build. Besides the Stacy's project book I also took a bunch pictures. Unfortunately I've been changing things so much most of them don't help as I'm putting it back together. I do use an Excel spreadsheet to track my costs. Also, use it to figure out which parts I need to order. I'm glad my wife is technology challenged so she can't see how much I am spending!! __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

11-07-2020, 09:50 PM	#14
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,443	Re: How do you document your build That’s exactly the reason mine isn’t in a spread sheet, she know how to use a computer pretty good! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

11-07-2020, 10:25 PM	#15
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: How do you document your build If I knew what it cost, I probably wouldn't do it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-08-2020, 01:14 AM	#16
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: How do you document your build Buy parts twice because I forgot I already have them. Oh and do it for two project trucks. Twice the project four times the money. Trucks are fun... __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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11-08-2020, 12:24 PM	#18
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: How do you document your build Much the same here. I began with catalogs from most of the vendors and determined what I needed in an excel workbook (with a sheet for each major category, like exterior, interior, drive line, etc). After that I began buying parts, eBay and this site for NOS stuff, vendors for other stuff. After about a year I had most everything. Before tear down I took a lot of pictures and notes. When the tear down started I continued to take pictures and notes, bagged and or labeled everything possible with shipping tags. Sent all applicable parts to paint, powder coat, replating, etc. Tear down to test drive was a little over 4 months. Good luck, Lee __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-08-2020, 01:20 PM	#19
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: How do you document your build Writing a manual, pictures, part lists & illustrations. I can cite 10 aspects to a bolt if it suits. I approached it as someone who knew nothing about anything, which was an accurate description __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

02-11-2021, 10:49 AM	#20
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: How do you document your build Thought I would bump this one. So I now expanded on how I document by build. I using the following methods: -Dave Stacy Project book -Pictures from when I disassembled everything -Spreadsheet to document cost and part numbers -White board to help ID what I need and HAVE. Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

02-12-2021, 03:35 PM	#21
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: How do you document your build Folders for receipts. Folders for internet/research related printed info for reference material. Various website forums in the 'Projects/Builds' section for images/info. Spiral notebooks for info, pricing, part-numbers, & calcs. I try to obtain the notebooks/folders/spirals in the color of the vehicle being done so it's easier to see/ID with multiple projects. My dually stuff is in Red. 64 stuff in green. The 99 in white. The Malibu in blue. Most of the 67 stuff is in black binders now since it's referred to as the Mole. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-12-2021, 04:57 PM	#22
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 549	Re: How do you document your build An album and posts on Facebook, a flash drive just in case the computer were to crash or something like that, a photo album, a bankers box with old parts catalogs and magazines and, a folder with a clipboard.

02-12-2021, 06:43 PM	#23
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: How do you document your build Lots of pictures on the computer ,cloud and a stick drive . Have lost some prior not backing them up . Keep all receipts. Last couple I've bought were ready to go so nothing really to document __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-12-2021, 07:07 PM	#24
Stover93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 127	Re: How do you document your build Every other receipt gets thrown away instead of recorded. Just makes me feel better about the $ spent!!!

02-12-2021, 07:45 PM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: How do you document your build Notebook with description,part number,cost and where I got it. Entered by month and year with running total. Guess I'm old school lol. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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