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Xzavior240 · 03-07-2003, 04:40 PM

ok everyone here's the problem. I have a 71 c10 2wd long bed fleetside. it needs work inside and out as well as drivetrain and engine work. I have an idea for the truck and an image in my head of it done. I'm on a very limited budget so it's pretty much a piece at a time when I can find enough change in the couch cushions. the problem is this. Ive restored cars in the past. Never a truck. this is my first of one of these old beauties. I have access to a shop full of tools, cutting torch, welder, anything I could need. as it is the truck is sitting barely started. the main issue is where to start. should I a.) do the engine work and make it run.
b.) do the interior so that its comfortable to sit in during breaks.
c.) do the body work so I have a beauty sitting in the yard or
d.) start at the front bumper and work my way back.
I have another vehicle for a daily driver and Im out in the country so no in town issues with a truck sitting taken apart. the shop can only be used for a day or so at a time and has to stay as freed up as possible. mainly because its my neighbors shop and he has about 90 vehicles it seems and isnt home much which uses the shop for storing his vehicles. I cant complain I can use it all I want just not forever. Im sure theres been others here at the board that have had this same problem on where to begin. so I figured I would ask.thanks to anyone who replies
Dan

smokekiki · 03-07-2003, 05:14 PM

If it was mine,I would take care of the mechanical part first.Get it running so you can use while doing the body.

mtdave2 · 03-07-2003, 05:22 PM

yep drive train and engine work first.

dubie · 03-07-2003, 05:25 PM

I agree completly on powertrain. Get it running first, then go at the body work, then the interior.

chaptr2 · 03-07-2003, 07:02 PM

My dad always told me, "It doesn't look good when it is broke down on the side of the road". Make sure you can drive it first then do all the cosmetics later.

72shadetree · 03-07-2003, 10:04 PM

i agree

03-07-2003, 04:40 PM	#1
Xzavior240 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: enterprise kansas Posts: 230	what to do??? ok everyone here's the problem. I have a 71 c10 2wd long bed fleetside. it needs work inside and out as well as drivetrain and engine work. I have an idea for the truck and an image in my head of it done. I'm on a very limited budget so it's pretty much a piece at a time when I can find enough change in the couch cushions. the problem is this. Ive restored cars in the past. Never a truck. this is my first of one of these old beauties. I have access to a shop full of tools, cutting torch, welder, anything I could need. as it is the truck is sitting barely started. the main issue is where to start. should I a.) do the engine work and make it run. b.) do the interior so that its comfortable to sit in during breaks. c.) do the body work so I have a beauty sitting in the yard or d.) start at the front bumper and work my way back. I have another vehicle for a daily driver and Im out in the country so no in town issues with a truck sitting taken apart. the shop can only be used for a day or so at a time and has to stay as freed up as possible. mainly because its my neighbors shop and he has about 90 vehicles it seems and isnt home much which uses the shop for storing his vehicles. I cant complain I can use it all I want just not forever. Im sure theres been others here at the board that have had this same problem on where to begin. so I figured I would ask.thanks to anyone who replies Dan __________________ 71 chevy C10 LWB 2WD runs and everything 79 chevy 1/2 ton Big Ten silverado gonna part it out since it left me walking. 69 f100 real good shape with lots of go go juice 89 plymouth reliant (daily driver) 86 thunderbird sitting in the weeds almost covered (anyone need parts?) WWW.xschunkofthenet.freeservers.com nothing there I promise " tell me I'm a sinner I got news for you. I spoke to god this morning and he dont like you" OZZY

03-07-2003, 05:14 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	If it was mine,I would take care of the mechanical part first.Get it running so you can use while doing the body. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-07-2003, 05:22 PM	#3
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	yep drive train and engine work first. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-07-2003, 05:25 PM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I agree completly on powertrain. Get it running first, then go at the body work, then the interior. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-07-2003, 07:02 PM	#5
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	My dad always told me, "It doesn't look good when it is broke down on the side of the road". Make sure you can drive it first then do all the cosmetics later. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

03-07-2003, 10:04 PM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i agree __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va



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