Ok, I am going to start stripping...

[Nutsy]

My 69 Camaro that is you perverts!

The car is more or less complete right now. It will be going in to the media blasters on a rotisserie and then put back together slowly with new parts.

Can anyone give me any tips or pointers on things to do or NOT do when stripping a car down completely? Things I should be careful of? Things that I should keep/throw away? etc.

I plan on using many zip lock bags, a few jiffy markers and a bunch of plastic bins, for parts. What else do people use?

Anything else I am missing???

[XcYZ]

Perverts.

Looks like you've got it all covered. The only thing I'd add is photo documentation.

[Ummgawa]

Can anyone give me any tips or pointers on things to do or NOT do when stripping a car down completely? Things I should be careful of? Things that I should keep/throw away? etc.

Get another Job besides the one you have. Plan on this project costing at least twice as much as you planned. Remember, you are rebuilding an old car one piece at a time and there are folks that are making a great living doing it. Selling a car one piece at a time that is. Best of luck.

[AAW]

um...I think you should actually try stripping.

[clill]

Absolutely positively plan out the whole project and make sure you have enough money and drive to finish it. Too many people tear their car down and then don't have either the time or money to finish it. Then it sits there in plastic bags. Then the owner loses interest. Then the owner sells it 25% of what it would have been worth if he would have left it together. Take plenty of digital pics of every detail. Time and again I'm tearing something apart and think I will remember how it goes back together but 6 months later I have no clue. Try to throw nothing away till you are done.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

As you are dismantling keep a list of the parts you need to replace. People usually forget about all the seals, fasteners, etc. The media blaster will not remove seam sealer, asphalt insulation, etc so you'll have to grind that off if you choose.

And ditto - Plan, Plan, Plan. A simple timeline with money being spent will help you realize how long it will take and when the money is needed.

Have fun!

[Nutsy]

Thanks for all the tips guys! This is great. Please keep it coming!

Trev

[jy211]

label everything and take pictures if you unsure of anything

[Autokraft]

Originally Posted by clill

Absolutely positively plan out the whole project and make sure you have enough money and drive to finish it. Too many people tear their car down and then don't have either the time or money to finish it. Then it sits there in plastic bags. Then the owner loses interest. Then the owner sells it 25% of what it would have been worth if he would have left it together. Take plenty of digital pics of every detail. Time and again I'm tearing something apart and think I will remember how it goes back together but 6 months later I have no clue. Try to throw nothing away till you are done.

Charlie summed that one up perfectly!

Kurt


www.autokraft.org

[Rybar]

I also say do NOT throw anything away. I did with alot of my parts and had a hard time finding a few pieces that are not reproduced. Also, GM parts fit ALOT better than repro, so try to use GM as much as possible and your budget allows.

Also like Charlie said, you will forget how it goes back together if you leave it for too long. It's always good to have another car to look at, or somebody to ask if you need help.

Another vote for at least doubling your budget. (especially if you get ideas from this site ) You will also find alot of new surprises once your car is media blasted.