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Classic Cars Do you just love the classics?
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Old 12-13-2015, 01:54 AM   #1
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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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Old 12-13-2015, 08:10 AM   #2
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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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Old 12-13-2015, 06:12 PM   #3
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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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Old 12-13-2015, 06:36 PM   #4
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Old 01-04-2016, 10:08 PM   #5
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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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Old 01-04-2016, 10:09 PM   #6
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I still have a long way to go, but here is what I've done so far
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