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| | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36 | Getting ready to start the frame up resto of the 59 Apache. I was all set to pull the engine and work on that this winter (here in Michigan) and then start the body tear down in the spring. Then I got to thinking... Should I start the motor first or the body first? Is it healthy to rebuild the motor than let it sit for what might be a year (or two). Looking for sound advice from the all knowing and experienced resto guys. My 59 Apache
1959 Chevy Apache Stepside 4x4
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison LB Crew Cab
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 175 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 175 | Mmm - Nice! I like those Napcos. Be sure to put the gun rack back in when it's finished. It adds character.
Gravity - It's not just a good idea, it's the law.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | The body is tougher and more likely to induce discouragement. Do it first. I see lots of projects for sale with the motor done, but body needs finishing where the owner takes a real loss on the motor. Just saw an unfinished 50 Merc with $9000 in the flathead and the whole mess sold for half that. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | If you need to next year, you can put almost anything in it to make it run...hard to say that for the body.....go for the body first.... | | |
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