What Order to do Projects on your Street Cruise or Show Classic Car Episode 229 Autorestomod

Important Tips For Street Cruise or Show Car Before You Start your Restoration Autorestomod

We look at order of restoration for classic street cruise show cars. We answer the question asked by a viewer: what should I do first on my classic car?

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[DavidPlass]

"Keep it moving" - great advice.

[mikespain]

Knowing what your end goal is, daily driver show car, etc. is key. Seems like too many go for perfection and overdo it in the beginning, and the end never comes. The boxes pile up, along with the dust, and motivation goes by the wayside.

[Jammer]

This really helped me out!! I am restoring an all original 70 gto convertible that has been in my wife’s family since 1973. Now I have some direction!!

[jeff]

The last thing I did during my restoration on my 1968 Mustang Coupe was to install power disc brakes (Kelsey Hayes four piston calipers). What a difference with pure driving pleasure knowing you can stop and it's sooo much better on cruise night when your on the brakes more than the accelerator.

[reaperronin]

Great Advice ! an video .. ..
I just wish your words of wisdom came 10 years earlier... lol...
As you said, my 67 GTO started out as a just a really nice driver.. ! ... For some reason, , Or Some Force, it slowing materialized into a full body off restoration...
Every nut, bolt, and washer, , you get my point..
Just finishing up on it now, , AND still do not understand how it got away way from me, as it did...
Great Video, , Great Advise... 👍

[ClintonC]

I'm planning on doing
rust prevention/repair, suspension, weatherstripping, interior, electronics, engine swap, and paint

[RIPbiker]

Great video! My truck, a 69 f250, much like the F100 you're currently working on, is just going to be a driver. That said, I've pulled everything off the frame, redone the chassis, and I'm working on rust repair on the cab. The entire process is on my channel. Although it's a driver, it needed more than what I could have done and kept it on the road at the same time, at least, at first. It'll be going back together ratty looking, but safe and rust free.

[mbcb]

very good show, Jeff.  I have been working on my mustang since 91 and I have never been told what you have provided here. I wish some had said this. Very good info!

[treeaf]

Thank you for the full breakdown. I'm buying a 67 dodge charger and will restomod it. Your video put my plans into the right direction

[newhomemech]

Just bought a 1980 chevy big 10 for my first project. This was super helpful in guiding my plan for this build ! Thanks !

[bobbyread]

This is great information. My next project, a '78 Firebird, is just about ready to start, so this is perfect timing.

[borg]

All good stuff there! thanks for posting.
I have a 68 cougar my mom gave me. Everything is new! Only problem, it's all disassembled.
I don't even know where to start.

[donboggs]

As usual, your videos are very useful...wish I had seen this 10 years ago. Just now getting back on the 60s Mustang. Thanks for sharing information!!

[frankdipino]

Perfect! Restoring my 71 Firebird Formula that I have had since the 70's and this is exactly what I wanted to know. Plan on having steps done but I did not realize that each step is generally done by separate shops, paint and body, restomod suspension, interior and engine "shops"AND that it is going to be up to me to sort of coordinate. Video framed the steps for me, THANKS!

[stevephillips]

If you take the front end completely off, but new bolts and clips to put back together. It's. New and makes it so easy.

[chuckbaxter]

I am just starting a full restore on a 49 GMC 250. You just saved me a lot of money because I confused a daily driver with a show quality truck! Back to the drawing board! Ty for your video!

[gabrielortega]

Thanks! I really appreciate this video!

[Boats]

Great video its funny when I first started this hobby I always wonder this. Thanks

[PrHovey]

As always great video!

Agree re the crate motors, these days they are so cheap its not worth building your own HP/$ but Electric man! 40 year old wiring loom's - If you are gutting a car they need checking/fixining/thowing in the bin before you start bolting bits back on...

Love the rustoleum tip., how may times have you seen rust coming back through DIY repairs painted with undercoat!

[arcorob]

GOOD TOPIC ! I differ a bit on order though because I think it depends on other categories and current condition. For example, I am restoring a 1966 Mustang Coupe. And I have about 20x22 working space (plus a bit more for storing parts). The cars driveline is all set so I would not dream of removing but then again, I am not going for concours..lets say I am going for PRE concours..post daily driver LOL...

So from there, yes, safety first which means a complete brake job (drums kept but 2 bowl master), verifying the suspension, etc. Driveline, trannie, driveshaft. Then, chassis refurb in terms of derusting, sealing, etc. Checking all lines (brake and fuel). Mind you, the interior is already gutted and except for painting the dash, it will be LAST or darn close.

Now all of this I am doing from FRONT to back. In other words, I don't move from the engine box until its done. Same with the chassis. then on to the trunk. Tank removed. Everything is wire brushed (manual and power), de-rusted if present and sealed. Now I have peace of mind the foundation is solid.

What I am saying is I do the heavy lifting no fun work first. Windshield out, then back window, Now its going to get good. Now I get t do what I want...oops ...forgot...working on the windows while the doors are STILL IN...Much easier while they are vertical.

Okay, now fun stuff. Body work. Stripping, coating, priming, sanding, repeat...LOL...Now I can paint now I can move to the interior. Headliner, door inserts, carpet, etc etc. Glass back on.

Sorry for the long post..what I am trying to say is it really depends on past daily driver but not concours, where you started....total rustbucket or part way there... Thanks though ..watch ALL your videos.