OK, y'all have inspired me to do this...... Now what?????

 

LOL. Just put a wireless web came on your head and we'll walk you thru it.

 

Grab some beer and take a breath.

 

That's a hell of an idea to document a build...

 

Welcome to the site! Nothing like jumping in both feet first

Make a plan... what do you want the end results to be? How much time to you have to accomplish it? How much money can you spend on the project? If you can write up a plan first it may keep you from being distracted by the "might as well" and winding up with something different that you had in mind when you started. John

 

LOL , you sound just like me , take it all apart and then scratch my head and say " now what " ....but you seem to be mechanically inclined to get this far , so you'll get it done eventually....im gonna be doing the same thing you are doing down the road , so actually you inspired me

 

Hey, that looks familiar! Get out the wallet and empty....

 

Don't tell him about the "might as wells" just Yet

 

Thanks....... Haha My plan is to focus on the chassis first, then tackle the body. I havent even thought about the interior or motor yet...... But I "might as well"

 

First check to see if you have a rich uncle, otherwise look for the nearest bank to hold up. You'll need the money.

 

Dang, no rich Uncle, guess I will have to use the change I found under the seats.

 

Good luck, it should be a very rewarding experience.

 

I might be a little late with this advice but, hopefully, you've read it a hundred times here before.....BAG, TAG and photograph or video EVERYTHING as you take it apart!!
It may take a little longer to disassemble but it will save you many times more than that when it comes time to put it back together not to mention the headache of trying to research what bolts go to what and "Was there supposed to be a washer there?" etc.
If you don't already have a chassis service manual AND an assembly manual, I highly recommend investing in them.
One positive thing is that it appears that you have plenty of room. I restored my car in a 2 car attached garage and my wife's car had to be able to go in the garage every night. Lots of extra set up and tear down but that was the deal. I have a 3 car 30X30 now. Don't have any room to work in it but that a different story......
Wear eye protection especially when using a wire wheel. Also, be sure to wear a mask or respirator when sand blasting. Silicosis is a very bad thing.
When you get to the interior, set up a video camera and film yourself taking the old covers off so you can look back at the tape when putting the new covers on to see which flap goes over which and where those hog rings go and how many to use. A lot of people are intimidated by upholstery work but, with the seat cover kits, it really isn't that hard if you pay attention and take your time. Just don't make the mistake of putting new covers over old, crushed foam. If you can't afford new foams, at least get them wet so they expand and let them dry and then build them up with layers where needed. If you put new covers over old foam, you'll have nothing but puckers and wrinkles beacuse the new covers will be "too big".
Good luck,

 

Good luck on the SX, love em

 

I am to the point where I need to decide whether to powdercoat, POR15, or paint the frame...... Any suggestions? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks in advance
Doug

 

Hi Doug
Dave recently did his and it turned out really nice! Check out his thread and ask him about it. John

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...frame-off.html

 

Thanks for the input.

 

Still "chugin" along. Ready to start on the bodywork. Yikes

 

Wow Doug, Nice Job on the Chasis, Body work shouldn't be so intimidating as they make a LOT of parts for your car and they do not need to be adapted etc,

I see your progress and I look at how long mine is taking and I am ashamed LOL..... keep it up you are motivating all of us...

 

Nice project !

 

Few more pics.....