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seanu · 03-06-2007, 05:45 PM

Yes, absolutely! I'd like to see an "Average Joe Garage Budget Build"...building up a good daily driver, out of an average truck you would find to start with nowadays..

You know, like a $1000 truck, and go through reworking, replacing and fixing all of it, with just what you would find in an average garage, with tools that don't break the budget (like a $500 mig welder, not a $2,500 tig welder). And instead of replacing all the steel with new aftermarket parts (which might cost $$$) do the patch panel route....everything that would be done should be well within the grasp of the average enthusiast. Right done to the paint...everything! And detail the entire build...details...details..details...Start with the teardown, and go from there!

Maybe set a $5,000 limit, and see how close you can stay to it...including the purchase of the truck.

A 67-72 would be great for that story!!

I'm sure I'll be back to this post.....

03-06-2007, 05:45 PM	#20
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Yes, absolutely! I'd like to see an "Average Joe Garage Budget Build"...building up a good daily driver, out of an average truck you would find to start with nowadays.. You know, like a $1000 truck, and go through reworking, replacing and fixing all of it, with just what you would find in an average garage, with tools that don't break the budget (like a $500 mig welder, not a $2,500 tig welder). And instead of replacing all the steel with new aftermarket parts (which might cost $$$) do the patch panel route....everything that would be done should be well within the grasp of the average enthusiast. Right done to the paint...everything! And detail the entire build...details...details..details...Start with the teardown, and go from there! Maybe set a $5,000 limit, and see how close you can stay to it...including the purchase of the truck. A 67-72 would be great for that story!! I'm sure I'll be back to this post..... __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida Last edited by seanu; 03-06-2007 at 05:46 PM.