Help!!!!!

I bought a 1962 Mercury Monterey as a resto project! Were do I start? From the front to the back, engine first, cosmetics??? Please HELP!!!!

 

get it running and driving, check the lights, make it safe and enjoy it while you figure out the rest

 

a pic or two would help

but what is important to you ? and what abilities do you have ?

ive tried the restore as i drove concept didnt work for me car got tottaled before it got half done

does it run and drive now ? or is it in a basket ? what kind of budget do you have for it ?

dont set unreasonable time goals let it come as it comes dont rush take your time and do it right

the place to start is setting a plan on how you want the car to look when its done set a FULL PLAN before you trun nut/bolt one

as you get further into the build you can change direction but you shouldn't really start such a big project without a plan

and after you define what your going to do BUY a factory service manual for the car its invaluble

 

Looks a bit overwhelming, eh? Well, approach it the same way you'd eat an elephant.
One bite at a time.
THe above posts are right on. Especially the one from Da Tinman. Kep us updated with words and photos. Go slow and THINK before you cut, weld, and so on.

 

I have the same issue with a 27 roadster I just bought. I keeping going back and forth between just get it on the road, and tearing it down to the frame...Are there an threads here on project planning? Good luck to you, and keep posting. There is a wealth of knowledge here and most guys are very helpful to share it with you.

 

Thank you everyone!!! All of your words of wisdom are a great help and I will keep you all updated!!!! Tomorrow I'm going to the Pamona swapmeet which is a cl***ic car show and swapmeet!! I will post pics of that as well!

 

make it stop,then make it GO! then go out and put on a show!

 

Think saftey! Good brakes and safe fuel delivery CANNOT be compromised. Call me a *****, and then take my advice, but saftey should be first in your mind. The NRSA and NHRA tech books are a great guideline.

 

one system at a time, will keep you from getting overwhelmed. go through the brakes,fuel,suspension,etc.

 

It would help if we knew your plans with the car.

Full bore restoration? Custom?? Hot Rod??? Patinamobile????

Can't tell you where to start 'till we know what's going on in your head.

 

Well I would like to do some restoration with with some customizing!!!