Having done a cab on restoration and being in the middle of a cab off restoration, I would say it all depends on the condition of the truck and the end use. The cab on I did was in very good condition to start with. No rust or damage to frame of body and it was a low milage truck. So things basically needed cleaned and inspected and painted. The restoration took less that a year to do.
The frame off I am doing now had some problems that I did not think could be fixed with the cab on the frame. And there is rust involved - not major, but still needs attention. The frame off has been apart now for about 5 years, and I am not done with the frame yet. This is a major consideration when making the decision.
So only you will know which is best. BTW, both of my restoration are drivers. I want them to be safe and comfortable to drive, every day. They are not intended to be show trucks.
Last edited by Lonnie Gallaher; 02/06/2009 6:58 PM.
