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Hi, I purchased a pickup a 1952 chevy pickup, and I really dont know where to start. I am going to protect the chassis with pearl 15( I think thats what its called) there is some cancer towards the rear of the pickup so I am going to have piece fabricated for it, after that dont know. Can any one please lead me the right way. Ill post pictures later.

Originally Posted by jloera

Hi, I purchased a pickup a 1952 chevy pickup, and I really dont know where to start. I am going to protect the chassis with pearl 15( I think thats what its called) there is some cancer towards the rear of the pickup so I am going to have piece fabricated for it, after that dont know. Can any one please lead me the right way. Ill post pictures later.

Sounds like a fun project, btw, it's called POR 15 and it works great!!!! Put us up some pics when you can..... Also, there's a ton of companies making re-pop patch panels if you run into an area with compound curves or something a bit too fab up at home!

sounds like a nice project!

Originally Posted by jloera

Hi, I purchased a pickup a 1952 chevy pickup, and I really dont know where to start. Can any one please lead me the right way.

It all depends on how you visualize the truck in your mind when it is completed. Stock brakes/discs all around, stock steering/power rack and pinion, stock motor/engine swap, stock suspension/IFS,IRS, stock top/chopped, stock body/sectioned, stock ride height/in da weeds. Stock wheels and tires/big rubber, front clip swap, rear clip swap, full frame swap, primer/shiny paint, yada, yada, yada.

The fat fendered trucks were my first love, but sadly have yet to own one.

So many cars...too few places to store them.

I always pictured one with a subtle stance, mild body mods, and enough hp to burn up a perfectly good set of tires.

Oooh, I like the sound of that. Maybe graft IFS from a Camaro and a big block from Pat, eh?

Congratulations on your purchase and we'll look forward to pictures!
Glenn

it depends on what you want as a finished project. Want a driver or a show truck.
Want to do it yourself or farm out the work?
V8 or original 6
give us an idea of what you want and post pics of how it is now and we can help you out.
I have built 5 of these trucks. Easy to do with a little bit of skill and some tools

I own a computer business and use "Elmer" to pick up and deliver computers, go on service calls, and haul stuff for my yard .... part of the reason (other than my wife's lack of enthusiasm!) for not doing the complete frame-off restoration is I don't want to be afraid to still USE this truck every day and enjoy it, not just have it stored in a garage.

No problem, USE this truck every day and enjoy it, not just have it stored in a garage.