akatheweatherdsoul on Nostr: Holy Crap! I'm doing a Cleanup Restoration on my 74 Chevy C10 and here's the ...

Holy Crap!
I'm doing a Cleanup Restoration on my 74 Chevy C10 and here's the punchlist.

And that's if the weather cooperates and I don't miss a weekend!

#restoration
#truck
#classic
#mechanic
#grownostr

[v] Block up Truck
[v] Drop Fuel Tank
Saturday 11-2
Recycle fuel
Wiper motor (inspect/repair/replace)
Windshield washer (inspect/repair/replace)
Engine Compartment (clean)
Engine Compartment (detail)
Grill/Bumper/Light frames (detail)
Bulkhead (wiring)

Saturday 11-9/16
Engine compartment (wiring)

Thanksgiving Vacation
Undercarriage (clean)
Hitch Prep
Bed/tailgate (clean)
Undercarriage (wiring)
Fuel Tanks (mount and wire)

Saturday 12-7
Cab (clear out)
Seat (remove)
Window/Door Trim (replace)
Window crank mech (repair)
Door autolock (repair)
Speakers (repair/remount)

Saturday 12-14/21
Cab (wire)
Heater controls (repair)
Heater core (inspect/repair)
Steering wheel (bulkhead/mount/wire)
Dash/Stereo/Charging/Bluetooth (wire)
Carpet (replace)
Seat (restore)
Shoulder Belts (install)
Door Panels (restore/replace)

Christmas Vacation
Pre start
Intake and Carb (inspect and rebuild)
Fuel line, pump and filter (replace)
Heads (inspect/lash)
Valve Covers (replace)
Transmission (service/repair)
Differential (service/fill)
Brakes (Flush/Fill/adjust)
Electrical (final check)


Saturday 1-4
Start and Tune
Check pressures (replace)
Calibrate Speedometer
Fluid Check
Brake Check
Road Test (short in-town)
Hitch
Road Test (medium 50 miles)

Saturday 1-11/18/25
Front End
Upper and lower Arms and Bushings (replace)
Shocks (replace)
Steering box (inspect/repair/replace)
Radiator fans (install)
Road Test (long 100 miles)

February 2025
Final Tune and Test
Tool Kit
Road Trip (Wisconsin)