Thread: Need some advice / direction to begin my project

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Thanks guys! This is the information I am looking for.

Originally Posted by ojh

...all you need to do is figure the steps to get from here to there.

Exactly! OK - so document with pictures and write down details.

Sounds like you do this often or for a living. Is there any particular spot to start? i.e. start with the floor pans, then work out to exterior I assume? Save the sub-frame until later so I can move it easier? If I don't have a grand plan I am just going to make a big mess.
Should I remove all the body panels then have it media blasted? When they media blast do they do the interior too? It is completely gutted now.

Originally Posted by pastor bubba

I did this on my daughter's truck last fall and I did not have to hunt for the appropriate screw or whatever because they were all labeled for me.

I think I saw your thread about this. Turned out nice!

Wayne that's is excellent advice from pastor about labelling the bits and pieces as you take apart. Do you have the room to pull the car apart or does it have to remain a roller? As an ex-panelbeater I suggest that you practice with the welder on scapes of panel steel first until confident enough to tackle the floors. I would start on the floors and truck first if the car has to remain a roller.
Whip.

[QUOTE=Wayne Gilchrist;413527]Thanks guys! This is the information I am looking for.



Exactly! OK - so document with pictures and write down details.

Sounds like you do this often or for a living. Is there any particular spot to start? i.e. start with the floor pans, then work out to exterior I assume? Save the sub-frame until later so I can move it easier? If I don't have a grand plan I am just going to make a big mess.
Should I remove all the body panels then have it media blasted? When they media blast do they do the interior too? It is completely gutted now.


Yeah, that what i do. You will be amazed at how much space your car will take up when it is apart - consider getting one of those sheds from homedepot as dedicated storage area. As others have said, document everything and catalog the parts. I expect you will take this down to the body tub, start the rebuild with doing the floor pans and trunck floors.
I have used both soda blast and dipping, both have thier downside. Sodablast can't eliminate rust, if you have rst problems and need to weld/replace then you will spend a lot of time getting to clean metal. Dipping removes rust and base metal. I sent a 58buick for dip and it had, i thought so, minimal rust. When it came back if you rolled it on the rotisserie and looked under the car it was like looking in a planitarium - rust pit holes everywhere and the entire floor had to be fabricated and replaced.
Sodablast can be destructive, make sure the guy is experienced - i'm sure you know this but just mentioning it ok?
Other than that, have at it. btw/ be careful with those doors, i think they weight about 120lbs each. It is one of those things where it is late and you'll want to get one more thing done, pop the pins loose and realise you are in big trouble! Have fun, oj