Re: What Should Come First

Posted by 58L8134 On 2009/10/22 8:45:59

Hi

1) Get it running well enough for short local trips, then

2) BRAKES! Rebuild whether they look good or not, especially replacing all the lines! It will save the sheet metal and trim and most importantly your hide while you....

3) Mount Safe Tires, then....

4) Drive the car to find out what you have mechanically and correct as many of those problems as pop-up. Do so enough to truly see what major mechanical work it needs to operate well for touring before you then...

5) Dive into the body/paint/trim work to make it beautiful. Unless the car is a weathered wreak, it can be made acceptable to drive with a clean up, some cheap interior rework, etc...

6) Endure the comments of those who only want to see beautifully restored cars.....knowing you have a car worth investing further resources in......knowing the car will be worth that investment in long term satisfaction.

Steve