Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform

[Restrorob]

Just curious how much of your build you performed or are performing yourself, With the only exceptions being specialized machine and tranny work ?

If you performed 100% of your build please post a couple pics, I could use the inspiration to get motivated again on my 8yr 74 project.....

Thanks !

[menace121978]

so far... EVERYTHING! the only thing that someone else is going to do on mine is spray her down with red jewel. (thats the plan anyways) i'm going to get the cab over to mather air force base this spring (hopefully) and start the body work in class with my auto body teacher and have him spray it. all the pics are in my build thread... from sandblasting to assembly.

my best motivator is from my friends on this board and a rendering that i had done from eastside design lab that i constantly find myself staring at on the computer and living room wall good luck man. just get a plan together and follow it the best you can doing 1 thing at a time, the right way, little by little.

[old Rusty C10]

I dont build engines or transmissions. i wont be doing any of the welding on the truck or the paint but I do hang doors and fenders and all that stuff . Ive done brakes.. me and a buddy did alot of things together on it.

[CLASSIC87']

I've done everything except rearching/dearching my rear springs... and down the road I'll let someone else undertake the body work. If it gets thats far!

Anthony

[flamingbig10]

I've done most of it, except the transmission rebuilt , tire mounting, the engine was already built but it was look over by a mechanic, and the paint job

[Ceeten]

The last go around everything but the AC charge, front end alignment and the exhaust. This time I'm gonna do the exhaust. I guess I'll farm out the interior and probably have someone install the gears and locker. Everything else I'll have my hands in. I figured instead of paying to have everything done, I'll spend the money on tools and know it's done just how I want it.

[78 Chevyrado]

Here's ya some inspiration. I didn't do the paint this time, but all the dis/re assembly , front end rebuild, misc painting and stereo mods. and before long I'll be doing the engine and tranny myself.

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=9090.0

[glock35ipsc]

I didn't vote, but I would say 90-95%. I can't do a true front end alignment at home, I haven't rebuilt an automatic trans since 1989, and I could go either way on painting myself or having someone else do it. Everything else I can/have done at home.

[KQQL IT]

Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho

[thrtsxchambers]

So far I have done maybe 85% myself. I paid for the interior, tranny rebuild and exhaust. I have done the body work, electrical, and suspension and all mods required to fit. I am not sure if I will paint it or not but motor and engine compartment will be my work.

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by menace121978

my best motivator is from my friends on this board and a rendering that i had done from eastside design lab that i constantly find myself staring at on the computer and living room wall good luck man. just get a plan together and follow it the best you can doing 1 thing at a time, the right way, little by little.

Good idea Dennis, I'll get that going this weekend !

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

me and a buddy did alot of things together on it.

Wished I had a real buddy Bob, I've found the only buddy's I have is when THEY need a hand. I've since cut strings with all of them and do everything myself.

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

I've done everything except rearching/dearching my rear springs... and down the road I'll let someone else undertake the body work. If it gets thats far!

Anthony, Don't you really mean "When it gets that far" ?

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

I've done most of it, except the transmission rebuilt , tire mounting, the engine was already built but it was look over by a mechanic, and the paint job

Well Aaron, I've never rebuilt a auto tranny is why I bought mine already built but I feel right at home doin a standard tranny. BTW, I saved a link to the vid clip you made and watch it from time to time. Thanks !

Originally Posted by Ceeten

I'll spend the money on tools and know it's done just how I want it.

Can't argue with that Ceeten, After seeing all the butcher jobs while I was in the auto biz makes me cringe at the thought of anyone else putting a wrench on any of my vehicles.

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Here's ya some inspiration.

And that it is Kenny, I've looked your pics over a few times. That's one clean looking truck !

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I can't do a true front end alignment at home

That's understandable Bob, Not too many people have a alignment rack in there back yard. You can bet I'll be watching the guy that does mine like a hawk....

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho

That's what I thought too, But after looking at some of the local body shops work, I decided why pay someone to screw up what I can myself.

Originally Posted by thrtsxchambers

So far I have done maybe 85% myself. I paid for the interior, tranny rebuild and exhaust. I have done the body work, electrical, and suspension and all mods required to fit. I am not sure if I will paint it or not but motor and engine compartment will be my work.

Sounds great, Looks like your close to where I want to be with mine !


Thanks to everyone that has chimed in thus far, I'll save this thread as my inspirational page.....

[3r!c84]

i do as much as i can/or know how..if not i ask forhelp

[thrtsxchambers]

I have worked with buddys but we usually drink more beer than we do work. I work alot by myself now unless it requires a hand to lift something. Also good point about finding someone that won't butcher your ride, hard to find a honest shop these days and if you find one stick with them forever.

[Driveway Dreams]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho

Oh, and this made me laugh a little. Body work is easy to me. I guess it is just more natural for me than the mechanical. And especially moreso than wiring. I hate electrical.

[Justins76]

I try to do everything. If i need a specialized tool, I buy it. I've seen too much shoody shop work to trust them anymore.

[67chevy2wd]

I plan to do 100% with the only exception being maybe the paint. See how I feel with the time comes and what the price differences are.

[dv8customs]

So far I have done 98% of the work. My buddy primed it (he gets 2% for that) and will likely paint it. I am likely going to have to have a shop cut down my windshield but I may even give that a go before it's all over.

[thump16]

Did everything except engine bay paint and interior paint. I can't afford to pay somebody for something I am perfectly capable of.

[Driveway Dreams]

I voted 100% but some of the mechanical work I have had my friends do with me. (I can't do the motor and suspension stuff without the help & guidance.) But I have not paid anybody to do anything. That is the joy of having friends. Even if there are only a couple.

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I voted 100% but some of the mechanical work I have had my friends do with me. (I can't do the motor and suspension stuff without the help & guidance.) But I have not paid anybody to do anything. That is the joy of having friends. Even if there are only a couple.

[mongoose]

well.. i didn't resurface my heads... but that's about all i've had someone do so far..

I don't like other people working on my stuff... or even touching it... it's mine.. go get your own!

[Patriot]

100%

[3r!c84]

there should be like a 90% because theres some thing you need specialized tools to do,like a welder i dont got

[asphaltburner]

Yo! I don't do internal tranny, t-case, or differential work,...otherwise 100%.
Todd.

[77chris03]

almost everything. dad helps when he can.