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65ShelbyClone
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I hate to be the ogre, but a search of the forums will return lots of info on just about anyrthing you want to know. We don't know what you're starting out with and thus cannot make a recommendation on where to start. Body condition, engine condition, interior condition, and your final goals will help us to better help you. Where in SoCal, BTW?
Taranis
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It also depends on your current skill level....
I needed to redo my front-end but was a neophyte at any sort of metal-work. So I started on the floor-pans and learned the basics through that before I felt comfortable enough to tackle anything that would be seen.
I needed to redo my front-end but was a neophyte at any sort of metal-work. So I started on the floor-pans and learned the basics through that before I felt comfortable enough to tackle anything that would be seen.
LMan
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65ShelbyClone
Founding Member
If you're going to do a ground-up restoration, then start on the chassis and body. If the floor is rusted out like many 'verts seem to be, start on those. After the body and chassis are finished, move onto the interior or driveline.
Thats how I would do it, anyway. The bodywork will make a mess of the engine bay and interior(sanding dust/overspray), so its probably better to do that first.
Thats how I would do it, anyway. The bodywork will make a mess of the engine bay and interior(sanding dust/overspray), so its probably better to do that first.
safety first...brakes and suspension, then tighten up the mechanicals so you can use the thing. then start into the body. performance for the motor would come last imho. you may want to talk with a good restoration shop for prices so a realistic budjet can be made, you can then seperate the wants from the needs.
