2007-01-19 09:38:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I agree with Seth. You must start at the foundation/frame. A cool paint job never looks good wrapped around a tree because you kept the old brakes and steering and they failed right after the new paint job. Don't let the guy that answered 'have a $100'00 in the bank' intimidate you. The more you do yourself, the less it will cost and the more satisfaction you will get out of it. Sounds like a nice project. Keep me posted, I have been buying, selling and collecting muscle cars for years. Inexperience and age are always beaten out by determination. Its going to be a great car!
2007-01-19 16:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by yenkoman1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with a garage or shop you can put it in and leave it. You can't restore a car and drive it at the same time. Look at the body, decide how much work it will take to straiten and remove rust. What is the drive train, and suspension like? Before starting make a plan, decide what you want to do with it. Do you want a stock restoration or a street machine? When you know what you want to do take your time. It took me 3 1/2 years to restore my old Ford and 1 1/2 years to do my Maverick. Good luck.
2007-01-19 09:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch SPIKE TV on Saturdays....they have the "PowerBlock" programs on Saturday 9 - 12....These are excellent information on restoration and painting, building motors and sources for parts...Yeah NOVA was a little known Hot Rod back then....
Of course you could enroll in Wyotech in Wyoming....another Spike delivery of information....
2007-01-19 09:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by reggieman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep the 6 cylinder stored if you want to change back some day, but I would put in a 350 or the stroker if you got a couple more bucks,,the larger engine will make more horsepower. I like red or black.
2016-05-23 22:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bad is it? If it doesn't run, I would start with the mechanical stuff. Then you can do the body work and paint. The interior is last. That's just me, though. Everyone has their own opinion.
2007-01-19 09:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i was you start with takeing the motor and trans out and
start working on the body and fire wall and the inside of the car
then rebuild the motor and trans then u should have a nice car
good luck
2007-01-19 14:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
frame work is always key, start there, but to get to the frame the sheet metal must come off, this is all good since your restoring it, one can closely insect for rust on body panels, this will give you an idea about what you need, whats repairable and what isn't.................... but all of this is based on my idea of what "restoring" means
2007-01-19 09:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by Seth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this doesn't answer your question but did you know there is this country out there that they had a hard time selling this car because apparently the word "nova" means "stationary" in that language. i thought that was funny.
2007-01-19 09:52:39 · answer #8 · answered by Sleepyguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do all of the above,but make sure you got about 100 grand in the bank first,,lmao
2007-01-19 11:15:16 · answer #9 · answered by yachtguy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start with the motor you alwayz want to start inside - out
2007-01-19 10:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by 85regal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋