So what is your plan of attack with a car? As in, do you "map out" what you are going to do with it? ("Okay, first I'm gonna get the FRAME perfect, then after it's a ROLLING FRAME the motor is going in...", you know, like that?) Or do you just see things that need to be done and do them? And if there's a WHOLE LOT that needs to be done, How do you decide what comes first? Thanks!
I'd think it'd depend on what you started with. For a frame-up build I'd go in the order they use in "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" but with a complete car I'd probably attack whatever needed attention first- body, then mechanicals, then interior. My two cents, anyway.
I think it would depend on if your building a car from scratch or something that runs and drives. Since all I ever build is ground up cars, the 1st thing is to lay out all the major components that you have sheltered to use on the car, example: block the body off the floor where you want it, block up the engine and trans, radiator, wheels and tires....you get the idea. Once I "see" the end result of what I want, I then compile a detailed list... 1. Chassis fabrication 2. Body mods and fabrication 3. Drive train mods and rebuilds 4. Interior With this done, I have a project "Guide", a "Reminder", a "Need to find that part" list, and as you complete items on the list, I get to mark them off, which gives me the great feeling of accomplishment. Agree or disagree with my idea, it works great for me. Glenn
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