Hey guys the plan looks like it might be changing, I might be starting a full on frame off restoration on the truck! Iv been trying to do little things here and there but I just don’t think I’ll be happy with it until I do everything. So my plan is going to be to separate the cab from the frame and get it on a dolly, then roll the frame into my garage. Do a full restoration on the frame, suspension, drivetrain, etc. then I’ll be doing the body work myself. I’m currently enrolled in a 9 month welding course, so I hope by the time I get to the body my skills are good enough to do the needed patch work. Iv painted cars before so I plan on painting the truck myself also. I’m not going for a trailer queen show car restoration, just a nicely redone driver. I plan on almost daily driving the car except for going to work. So during the rebuild I plan on adding power brakes, air conditioning, alternator, hei ignition, things like that. I’m also considering a t5 transmission and new rear axle, but as of now I think I’m keeping the 235. I just love the old feeling of the truck! So one of the things I’m considering is starting a website to document the restoration. I would love to do it here on the forum, but the process for posting pictures on this forum isn’t really convenient, and I don’t like having to click links to see one picture. Other forums like my CorvetteForum you can just post a picture directly to your post so it’s easy. Iv seen some nice restorations documented on their own website so I may consider doing that. So if you guys have links to good sources for restoration information, please link them to me, thanks!
