Tyler's 1971 Chevelle Restoration - Page 2

David C. · #11 11-08-2011, 03:17 PM

I completely agree with SS427. The resto business is a labor of love, not fortune. People do not understand how much time we suck up in the shop just to make the results worthy of being considered a quality representation of ourselves. I've spent many nights in the shop working for nothing but my reputation. This 72 reminds me of my first car. I look back now and say, "boy did I pay too much for a car I should have not restored"! Definatley good practice before he touches that Nova!!!

resto4u · #12 11-08-2011, 06:11 PM

If that trunk pan was installed by a body shop, they should choose a different career.

**firstgenaddict** · #13 11-09-2011, 10:58 PM

If my labor wasn't practically free when I was a teenager I wasn't working hard enough...
The only way to learn how to get out of a jam is to get yourself in one, besides he needs to get a few yard restos under his belt before he starts on what ever he REALLY wants to build in 10-15 years when he learns what not to do because he has cost himself twice the money and 5 fold in labor doing it the "wrong" way.

Fallen-Antec · #14 11-10-2011, 12:19 AM

So Im tyler the one in green, this is my first full on restoration so it seams like im getting my bargin for repairs and work so lets see how it will go.

The other working with me is one of my classmates and good friends Matt, you will see more of him.

Well time to fix that trunk....

Tyler

Got to have tunes!

Fallen-Antec · #15 11-10-2011, 12:31 AM

Here is Matt,

Looks like the passenger lower inner wheel well will need at least a patch.

Not much of the drop off left

Driver side inner looks better. But the drop off is probably too far gone.

Fallen-Antec · #16 11-10-2011, 12:39 AM

next up package tray an seat back. I did not see this when looking at it the first time because all the parts inside.

**kwhizz** · #17 11-10-2011, 12:59 AM

Tyler.........You have your work cut out for you......Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged......keep your focus on the daily task at hand......."And"....don't compromise on Quality............You have to have the vision of where you want to end up......

**mockingbird812** · #18 11-10-2011, 01:48 AM

Welcome aboard Tyler. Thanks for taking us all along on your restoration adventures. Good to see you wearing alll of the safety equipment. If you are in this for the long haul you got to protect yourself.

**Mr70** · #19 11-10-2011, 02:21 AM

Great pics.Looks like you're off to a good start & with the right people around you.
What are you restoring it back too?
Stock..
Street..
Strip..

ORIGLS6 · #20 11-10-2011, 02:59 AM

COOL! Another resto project to keep us entertained. Happy to see more and more young guys taking an interest in the Classic Iron! Welcome aboard Tyler. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]