where do i go from here

[68firechicken]

i have a 68 firebird that im restoring. never done this before where would you guys start from where i am?

[spacepirate]

Well it depends on where you want to take this project. Do you want to keep it looking stock, highly modded, etc. The sky is the limit here.

[g-machine]

Your budget and skills play a big part in your decision - how much work will you do yourself? How quickly do you want the project to be complete? Also what level of performance do you want? Another factor to consider is your level of tool ownership, that plays a big part in what you can get done at home. It's very easy to spend $25,000+ on tools alone.....trust me on this one.

[64impala]

i have a 68 firebird that im restoring. Never done this before where would you guys start from where i am?

well to build a car correctly in my opinion is to take down to the bare frame and start rebuilding. It appears you have the work space so thats great. I have done my 64 impala in a one car garage with a limited budget and the car is comming out amazing. I also do my own sheetmetal work, and fabrication to a point so that saves on cost. Start with the frame first. Once the frame is blasted and painted, start building a rolling chassis. Then from there work on the underside of the body and once theunder side of the body is done mount it to the frame. Than you can start on body work, or motor, inside the car, ect. Thats what i did on my build and it worked out nicely. Yes money is an issue but if you have the time and space, the money will come. Be patient and ask alot of questions. Dont be afraid to do work you havent done in the past, because i surprised myself with alot of different building aspaect of the car, like floor pan feplacement, frame reinforcement, suspension modifications, wheel and tire fitment that people said wouldnt work and it did, ect. Good luck! Its all worth it in the end. If you have any questions i am here to help.

[64impala]

your budget and skills play a big part in your decision - how much work will you do yourself? How quickly do you want the project to be complete? Also what level of performance do you want? Another factor to consider is your level of tool ownership, that plays a big part in what you can get done at home. It's very easy to spend $25,000+ on tools alone.....trust me on this one.

that is why you make friends along the way who have the tools, knowledge, experience, ect to help along the way. A car is never built but just on person. Its a journy all in its self!