Frame off restoration
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Frame off restoration
Anyone have suggestions for a good shop to do a frame off restoration on my '72 Ford Custom. I live in NC, but will consider surrounding states as well.
Thanks, and I really envy you owners who can do it themselves.
Thanks, and I really envy you owners who can do it themselves.
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From: Collierville, TN
Frame off restoration
You CAN do it yourself. That's one of the great beauties of these old Ford trucks -- they're simple enough that anyone with a basic knowledge of hand tools can handle a resto. All you need is a garage to work in, a couple of buddies to give you the occasional helping hand, plenty of time and patience, and, of course, good ole FTE.
Have at it and post your questions here.
Have at it and post your questions here.
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Frame off restoration
I had a local body shop do mine 3 years ago and i am already saving up to do another. My dad and I actually did the frame off ourselves but had a body shop do the paint, body, interior and chrome pieces. It cost a lot of money. The thing that sucks about a body shop doing it is, you can't keep a real close eye on it like you could by doin it yourself. Just for refernce, body and paint cost me $5500. Alot of that is shop time.
Frame off restoration
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From: northwest ohio
Frame off restoration
I did a lot of the work on my 67 f100. I am a carpenter by trade and just really enjoyed learning metal working and body work. I did about 85% of the body work myself and let a body shop do the final massage and paint. He,s right about it being a great escape. It helps you keep your sanity as well as keeping some of that hard earned money in your wallet. I say try it you'll love it.
