Take lots pictures of your truck as it sits now.
Take pictures of the interior, all angles of the exterior, the engine
compartment and the truck bed.
They may come in handy later if (when) you start tearing it apart.
They are also great for a before and after comparison.
Once the truck is restored, it's too late for those "before" pictures and
you will probably kick yourself.
I did (kick myself).
Brad Rusnak
'49 Chev 1/2 Ton Deluxe Cab
b_rusnak@telusplanet.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Gray" <william.gray@snet.net>
To: "'Smith, Chad'" <Chad.Smith1@pgnmail.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 12:48 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Where do I begin?
> First off get as much info on it as you can. You'll need it. Maybe
> someone bought the service manual for the family library? If not,
> they're avail. from Books4cars (hardcopy) or Detroit Iron Info Systems
> (CD). The real factory manuals are generally best, but if you find a
> Motors or Chilton's for it don't pass it up; they sometimes have info
> the factory manuals don't.
>
> Should make sure you've got a solid frame before spending lots of money
> on it. From below look it over carefully for severe rusting - brown
> surface rust is OK, large chunks flaking off isn't. Poking questionable
> areas with a screwdriver or tapping with a light hammer can help you
> determine how bad it is. Remove what's left of the bed to get a look at
> the top of the frame. Have someone more experienced help you check it
> out, like maybe the welder you'd choose to do any repairs or
> modifications. If the frame is real bad, the scope of the project just
> got larger.
>
> Don't just blindly disassemble the truck. Do as much as you can to plan
> your rebuild up front. Then multiply your time and $$ estimates by at
> least 2. Do you have the time and money to finish it?
>
> Then, as was mentioned in another note, go for the safety stuff first.
> Frame repairs if req'd. Brakes; might need new linings, maybe master
> and slave cylinder work, probably new hyd. lines if they haven't been
> replaced in 20 years. Suspension; are springs and mounting OK, tie rod
> ends, drag link, kingpin bushings, bearings.
>
>
> Bill Gray
> william.gray@snet.net
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Smith, Chad
> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 12:13 PM
> To: 'oletrucks@autox.team.net'
> Subject: [oletrucks] Where do I begin?
>
>
> 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
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