As you all know I am in the process of restoring a 1930 Chevrolet Universal AD - Canopy Express, [
1930 Chevrolet Universal AD - Canopy Express Truck Project ] when I acquired the Truck I got it in Pieces and Parts, mostly dissasembled. I have been doing research, reading on forums, etc. Have several books on hand and now getting underway on restoring. I have decided on doing a Driver Restoration, not planning on competing in any shows or trying to win any awards or accolades, just want to build a period close vehicle to enjoy and drive on occassion. Here is what I know, the engine has been rebuilt as well as the transmission. Most all of the Structural wood has been redone, a lot of the metal work has been done.
My question is what is the best, easiest procedure of assembly from this point for doing a restoration ?? Considering I will be starting from a completetly dissamble vehicle. (As of Yesterday anyays)
My first step was to Take Inventory of What I have, I laid out everything, and made a list of what I had on hand.
Now I am trying to Develop a Plan of Action:
How to attack this project and what to do when and the order.
I am thinking that while it is completely apart, to clean up the frame, as it is in really great shape, a little surface rust here and there. Clean it up, throw on a fresh coat of paint, and then pull the wheels and check the bearings, brakes, suspension, and other components contained there in. Get a fully functioning rolling chassis.
Then not sure after that, do I assemble & install, and set up the drivetrain, or start putting on the body back half, cab, up to the cowl. Then do the drive train, wiring, dash (gauges). Just trying to figure out the most logical and easierst method to do this from where I am now, with out having to take it back apart because i forgot something ( which is inevitable ), or take something off to put something in that should have been done first.
Let me know how you guys have approached and attacked, this, or lessons you ahve learned from doing a restoration.
