For years I have wanted to rebuild an early model 70's pick up.
My Buddy found one in Lubbock that had been parked in an old hay barn for the last 20 years. The is no rust on this truck other than a little surface rust under the hood.
The truck has a 302 and a C-4 transmission. I am goin to stick with the factory powertrain.
First order of business is to get it mechanically sound and then work on cosmetics.
Here are the plans:
1. Pull motor and transmission and have them rebuilt. (IN PROCESS)
2. Install new exhaust (Duals)
3. New suspension
4. Inspect rear end
5. Install power brakes and power steering
If anyone has suggestions on other things that I need to consider please respond. I am a decent mechanic, but this is the first time I have taken on this big of a restoration project.
My Buddy found one in Lubbock that had been parked in an old hay barn for the last 20 years. The is no rust on this truck other than a little surface rust under the hood.
The truck has a 302 and a C-4 transmission. I am goin to stick with the factory powertrain.
First order of business is to get it mechanically sound and then work on cosmetics.
Here are the plans:
1. Pull motor and transmission and have them rebuilt. (IN PROCESS)
2. Install new exhaust (Duals)
3. New suspension
4. Inspect rear end
5. Install power brakes and power steering
If anyone has suggestions on other things that I need to consider please respond. I am a decent mechanic, but this is the first time I have taken on this big of a restoration project.
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