Build checklist C1

[Jim H.]

Does anyone have a good build checklist for a frame off restoration? What order are things usually done?

I know it is a good idea to have the chassis completed including the motor chassis.

[Roy B.]

Re: Build checklist C1

What your asking is vary hard to tell you, it all come down to time and money.

[Jim H.]

Re: Build checklist C1

What your asking is vary hard to tell you, it all come down to time and money.

I guess what I am trying to avoid is doing something then having to do it over again since I was not ready for the part. For instance, I painted the frame before I had the glass work completed. I should have waited until the glass work was completed before doing the frame.

Same goes for the rest of the parts. Are there parts I should wait on fixing if I need them for mock up or fitting? For instance, it makes sense not put the dash on after I have the windshield in place. Those the are the type of build checklist I am looking for.

Do I complete the doors before completing the windshield. When do i start wiring?

[Roy B.]

Re: Build checklist C1

OK what I do first is all the body work and fitting doors, trunk and hood. Then remove the body , clean it all and have each piece painted separate like the body, hood trunk and doors . While thing are being painted I then pull the engine, trans and parts to be rebuilt or repaired. And while that's is being done I attack the frame .
THEN after all that I install the engine and what ever,install window hardware, body wiring ,weatherstripping, and put them back on the body //just complete the body (complete) and then put the complete body back on to the frame and connect everything.
Like I said if you have the money while other things are being done mostly the body paint and mechanical you get the frame ready

[Gary C.]

Re: Build checklist C1

Jim, not sure how detailed your looking for but here's 10k ft overview. Gary....
- Body off frame, repair fiberglass, fit grille oval, check fit; doors, hood, trunk, decklid, etc.
- Paint body off frame
- Install grille oval with teeth onto body
- Frame and suspension rebuild
- Engine, transmission with shifter and rearend rebuilt and installed
- Install radiator support, lower radiator shield onto frame
- Install horns on radiator support
- Insert steering column into firewall column opening and tie up steering box as close to firewall as possible
- Lower Body onto frame
- Reinstall steering box to frame
- Rebuild door hinges, install door handles, check window regulators to see if need building, install windows, add weatherstripping
- Install defroster vents, then windshield, then hang doors
rest of the sequence is variable

[Roy B.]

Re: Build checklist C1

If you have a shop restore it 10K a foot get a second on your house.
If you can do a lot your self and with the help of friends and stay away from Corvette specialist you can save 50%