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03-22-2017, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Shelby NC
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What next
I have my 71 c10 in parts right now. I have my compressor set to paint just need lights and another gun for primer. I have the bed apart the cab on a dolly just waiting on metal and argon tank to start it. Need 2 new front fenders and inner fenders rocker panels and cab corners, also have to fix the lower part of the doors. I have a 350 that needs to be gone through to make sure everything is good I have 4 speed to go in the floor just need bellhousing and clutch kit. I want to go through the differential and refresh it. I have the rolling frame sitting here that I want to convert back breaks to disc lower the truck with 2.5 drop spindles and 4 in the back, put new ball joints and front suspension. I need to sandblast clean prime and paint the frame. My question is where should I start? Do I do all the work to the frame and then the engine to get all that together? Or should I start on the body work and leave that till last?
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03-22-2017, 04:25 PM
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Location: Ocala,Fl
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Re: What next
Sounds like you have a good start and a plan. I did my chassis first, now Im done with the engine rebuild and on to trans rebuild and working in between on starting some of the rust repair. Bodywork/paint is last.
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03-22-2017, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Gods country East,Tn
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Re: What next
There called ground up restorations for a reason, always start with the frame and suspension first , then driveline then body and paint finish with interior and glass last .
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03-23-2017, 12:00 PM
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: What next
Frame first and build onto it from their. Paint and bodywork last.
Funny observation, when I first started I could cut, weld, grind, scrap, use my truck as a work bench, etc. Now that I have some finished body panels and paint, It has slowed my progress because I don't want to damage the paint.
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03-23-2017, 05:51 PM
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Re: What next
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