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How hard is it to restore a classic truck?

How hard is it to restore a classic truck?

Budget Time. Having been there before, several times actually, I know how much time it can take to restore a classic car. Classic trucks are no exception and will require several hundred hours, perhaps over a thousand hours to restore depending on your experience and level of expertise.

Where do you start when restoring a classic truck?

Here goes…

  1. Clear a space and position the car carefully.
  2. Remove the battery and empty the gas tank.
  3. Take lots of pictures!
  4. Remove the bumpers, then all chrome and stainless trim pieces including windshield and window moldings.
  5. Remove the glass and store carefully.
  6. Take pictures!
  7. Remove the seats, front and rear.

How much does it cost to restore a truck body?

Overall Restoration Costs An overall restoration done by one shop is going to cost you anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000.

Where to repair a 1966 Chevy pickup truck?

Raybuck offers repair panels for your 1960-1966 GM Pickup to get it working and looking brand new. Browse our wide selection of chevy truck replacement panels, from rocker panels, to floor pans, to cab corners and cab mounts, to gas tanks, we have it.

Where can I get a 1960 GM pickup repaired?

If you own a GM Pickup model from the years between 1960 and 1966 and want to restore it, Raybuck has you covered. Raybuck offers repair panels for your 1960-1966 GM Pickup to get it working and looking brand new.

Are there any GMC trucks from the 60’s?

Our one and only focus is ’60-’66 ChevyGMC trucks, Panels & Suburbans, so we only work on, service, maintain, repair & restore ’60-’66 Chevy/GMC trucks, Panels & Suburbans. EXPERIENCED SHEET METAL MECHANIC.

Is it possible to restore a classic Chevy C10?

One of the best parts about buying a classic C10 is restoring it to its glory days. Though any classic truck restoration is going to be a lot of work, you can make sure that work is fruitful by planning out your strategy in advance. Coming up with a restoration plan ensures that your restoration project turns out exactly the way you want it to.

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Ruth Doyle