How-To or Where-To? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cerebus · 05-05-2009, 02:49 PM

Hey guys,

I'm not new to the forum, but I'm new to restoring vehicles.

My 71 GMC 1500 will be my first restoration project ever.

I've scanned the forums for a How-To or Where-To start on the restoration of these trucks and could not find much.

Does anyone have a guide or list on where to start and what to accomplish?

Heres my concept:

Exterior
- rust removal
- body work
- prime
- paint
Interior
- ??
Drive Train
- engine
- transmision
- breaks
- rear-end
Electrical
- ??

How's my list look so far? Basically I'm trying to find out where to start.

I'm thinking of trying to get it reliable as a driver for a bit (minor drivetrain work / engine work and just general cleaning ) I will probably end up having to pay someone to do most of the body work, unless I can find some really good information on the internet or some nice replacement panels.

I will post some pictures of my ride when I get home!

To paint a picture its a $2000 truck that needs everything, and I dont know where to dig in.

Shooting for a nice driver and I'm a little hesitant to go straight for the frame off resto.

big_al_71 · 05-05-2009, 04:22 PM

Good place to check is the "project section" there is alot of great picts and info on how some of us did our builts.

Shyguy · 05-05-2009, 05:19 PM

I always like to make mine road-worthy and safe. Then I start gathering parts to make it look better.

I like to drive them a while and figure out what I want to do with them in the future.

Danny

05-05-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	How-To or Where-To? Hey guys, I'm not new to the forum, but I'm new to restoring vehicles. My 71 GMC 1500 will be my first restoration project ever. I've scanned the forums for a How-To or Where-To start on the restoration of these trucks and could not find much. Does anyone have a guide or list on where to start and what to accomplish? Heres my concept: Exterior - rust removal - body work - prime - paint Interior - ?? Drive Train - engine - transmision - breaks - rear-end Electrical - ?? How's my list look so far? Basically I'm trying to find out where to start. I'm thinking of trying to get it reliable as a driver for a bit (minor drivetrain work / engine work and just general cleaning ) I will probably end up having to pay someone to do most of the body work, unless I can find some really good information on the internet or some nice replacement panels. I will post some pictures of my ride when I get home! To paint a picture its a $2000 truck that needs everything, and I dont know where to dig in. Shooting for a nice driver and I'm a little hesitant to go straight for the frame off resto. __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

05-05-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: How-To or Where-To? Good place to check is the "project section" there is alot of great picts and info on how some of us did our builts. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-05-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: How-To or Where-To? I always like to make mine road-worthy and safe. Then I start gathering parts to make it look better. I like to drive them a while and figure out what I want to do with them in the future. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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