Projects Final Assembly - any tips or tricks?

really interesting....keep it coming...

 

Clear all obstacles (compressors, jacks, other vehicles, creepers, etc.) away from car.
Go over entire car, creating a to do list.
Prioritize the to do list.
Have a clear/clean area to lay out necessary tools/items for that single task at hand.
Stay focused on that one task at a time.
Do not rush.
Read this entire thread..very good information on here.

 

I also like to have metal shelving in the same area as the car being assembled to hold all the little bits and pieces that will go on it. I keep some parts together in small plastic containers, like "front end parts" and I use baggies to hold the appropriate bolts and I write on the baggie with permanent marker what they are for.

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I use this tip any time I'm working around the radiator. Have a precut piece of cardboard for all our rides - slipped in a corner of the garage.

Nothing worse than slipping and putting fist or elbow-sized lump in the fins. Plus the fins will do a real number on your skin if you hit them right and then ya gotta clean up a bunch of blood too.

Just make sure you take it out when you're done...

 

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I wish! I think I have adult ADHD. Completely incapable of doing that...

 

This thread is gold, Agreed that you cannot do enough assembly before paint. I was so paranoid i drove my car for a season in primer just to make sure she was legit before paint.

 

Lots of really good tips here! Anymore?


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