I usually start with the chassis, suspension, brakes, etc, then you can make
sure it is safe to drive around...
>From: "Smith, Chad" <Chad.Smith1@pgnmail.com>
>Reply-To: "Smith, Chad" <Chad.Smith1@pgnmail.com>
>To: "'oletrucks@autox.team.net'" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: [oletrucks] Where do I begin?
>Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 12:12:45 -0500
>
>Hello All,
> I want to restore my Great Grandpa's 1958 Chevy Apache, but I am new
>to the game and don't know nothing. The orignal motor would crank and run
>fine, but hasn't been cranked in about 2 years. The body needs major
>restoration though. The bed has rusted and eroded pretty bad. Where do I
>start???? I would like to do this for the sentimental value, but am i in
>over my head? Or, can it be affordably done?? Any advice or info would
>be
>greatly appreciated!!! Also, where can I get a list or breakdown of
>everything that I should have or need? Thanks!!
>
>Chad Smith
>NCNG Goldsboro Ops.
>Field Draftsman
>Phone: (919) 734-0975 ext. 220
>E-mail: chad.smith@pgmail.com
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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