Advice - 2 Trucks on a 1 Truck Budget

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I already started a build thread for both of these trucks, but as usual, my appetite is bigger than my stomach (budget).

Currently I have my 1978 Silverado 1/2 Ton that’s in really good shape, and is my daily driver, which I want to restore into a show truck & daily driver.



I also have a 1978 Silverado 3/4 ton that’s in rough shape, but still runs good.



My original plan was to bring home the 3/4 ton, and tear it down to the frame to gain the experience I need before tackling my 1/2 ton that’s in great shape (new sheetmetal, engine rebuild, and way more).

Working on the 3/4 ton would give me a chance to really tear a truck down to the frame and do some practicing on sand blasting, welding, body work, painting, etc...

BUT! That means I’ll be putting money in to the 3/4 ton. No matter how little I attempt to put into it, it’s going to happen.

This route would also leave me with 1 working truck at all times. I would drive the 1/2 ton while working on the 3/4 ton (like I am now), and then drive the 3/4 ton while working on the 1/2 ton.

Currently the 3/4 ton needs some work to get it road legal and ready to drive full time.

That’s money that doesn’t go toward my Dream Truck.



So what do I do?!

1. Do I work on the 3/4 ton and get the experience tearing something down to the frame before I take apart my nice condition 1/2 ton. Doing this would also keep me with 1 good, running truck during both tear downs.

2. Or do I just start with the 1/2 ton and go for it?! Doing this will leave the 3/4 in it's current state, running but not street legal.