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ItsNotABlazer · 12-13-2001, 08:25 PM

I finally put some wheels and tires on my 64 Chevy which my dad bought new and had a wrecker bring her home. Now I have a complete rebuild/modification ahead of me and was wondering where you guys would start? I will be redoing EVERYTHING eventually but I think I need to get the frame in shape and get the suspension done first. Then should I do the bodywork or drivetrain in your opinions?

I know this makes me sound like a COMPLETE novice but I have never done a complete frame off restomodification before lol.

TIA
Brad

PS the username refers to my 75 Jimmy 2wd

**68SWB4x4** · 12-14-2001, 02:08 AM

well if you know your going to do EVERYTHING id start with the frame, than paint and than drivetrain, but me id go frame, drivetrain than bodywork, sense id rather have a truck that runs dam good and looks like crap that one that looks good and runs like crap....
also figure about 2x the money you think it will cost and 4x the time

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Longhorn Man · 12-23-2001, 02:48 PM

if this is not to be a driver/project, just start tearing it down. You'll learn tons just from the disasembly process.
Once you hace a bare rolling frame, you can start on the suspension and work your way up. A good thing about doing this, is as you slowly find good parts, you can toss them in the garage and then by the time you are ready to put it all back together, you'll have 1/2 the stuff needed. Just dive in, and take your time.

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I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Check out my Longhorn site at http://geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752/

Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a 350/350 here soon, thanks every one!

If you need a pic posted, e-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com

Mongo · 12-23-2001, 08:56 PM

I agree with longhornmail when I got my 66 I thought well I will get the engine and drive train in shape then go from there. well one thing led to another and I kept finding more and more that needed to be done. As it sits now I have gotten the frame and drive train done. the cab and is sitting on the shop floor and the bed is sitting on blocks under a tarp. Now if that long lost rich uncle would just die and leave me all his cash I could get the rest of it done. lol

good luck

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12-13-2001, 08:25 PM	#1
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Finally got my 64 home...... I finally put some wheels and tires on my 64 Chevy which my dad bought new and had a wrecker bring her home. Now I have a complete rebuild/modification ahead of me and was wondering where you guys would start? I will be redoing EVERYTHING eventually but I think I need to get the frame in shape and get the suspension done first. Then should I do the bodywork or drivetrain in your opinions? I know this makes me sound like a COMPLETE novice but I have never done a complete frame off restomodification before lol. TIA Brad PS the username refers to my 75 Jimmy 2wd __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

12-14-2001, 02:08 AM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	well if you know your going to do EVERYTHING id start with the frame, than paint and than drivetrain, but me id go frame, drivetrain than bodywork, sense id rather have a truck that runs dam good and looks like crap that one that looks good and runs like crap.... also figure about 2x the money you think it will cost and 4x the time ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

12-23-2001, 08:56 PM	#4
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	I agree with longhornmail when I got my 66 I thought well I will get the engine and drive train in shape then go from there. well one thing led to another and I kept finding more and more that needed to be done. As it sits now I have gotten the frame and drive train done. the cab and is sitting on the shop floor and the bed is sitting on blocks under a tarp. Now if that long lost rich uncle would just die and leave me all his cash I could get the rest of it done. lol good luck ------------------ 66 chevy short fleet side 1/2 ton converted to five lug front and rear. ZZ4 crate motor Holly 750 double pumper. 700R-4 http://66chevy.homestead.com/66ClassicChevy.html 30 miles west Of Protland OR Remember PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID, BUT THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL. Don't bother me. I'm living happily ever after. I've found Jesus. He was behind the sofa the whole time. Stress is when you wake up screaming & you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

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12-23-2001, 02:48 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	if this is not to be a driver/project, just start tearing it down. You'll learn tons just from the disasembly process. Once you hace a bare rolling frame, you can start on the suspension and work your way up. A good thing about doing this, is as you slowly find good parts, you can toss them in the garage and then by the time you are ready to put it all back together, you'll have 1/2 the stuff needed. Just dive in, and take your time. ------------------ The hot rod; a'69 G.M.C. Short/Fleet. 350 W/a heluva cam and nice stance. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man. See it at http://geocities.com/andys_69_gmc/ I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Check out my Longhorn site at http://geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752/ Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a 350/350 here soon, thanks every one! If you need a pic posted, e-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com



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