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12-13-2015, 02:54 AM
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My first restoration!
Just a simple question. I'm going to restore my 1971 Pontiac Lemans Sport. Where should the project begin and end? Should I start with replacing Technical parts? Example. Engine and things or should I start with cosmetics?
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12-13-2015, 09:10 AM
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Re: My first restoration!
My vote is engine. I'd much rather have a less than perfect looking car that runs like a dream, than an immaculate looking car that runs like sh*t. Plus if you do the engine first, you won't have to worry as much about dents and dings in the process of dropping it in.
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12-13-2015, 07:12 PM
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Re: My first restoration!
I'd start by making sure the floors and frame are solid before proceeding.
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12-13-2015, 07:36 PM
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Re: My first restoration!
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01-04-2016, 11:08 PM
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When I started my 1st project I went thru the brakes first, then made sure it was roadworthy (Ish), and then the motor... I've been working on everything else since then. But to me, I wanted a project I could drive while I worked on it.
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