Hello Everyone. My dads 48 dodge is now in my driveway and I am starting the restore as of today. Ground Up. My dad bought the truck with intention of restoring it but, due to his age, just hasn't. I got tired of seeing it rot away in his driveway, talked to mom, came up with a decent budget, lurked on this site for a while reading and have now pulled the trigger. Towed the truck over today and had my body and paint guy come over. Made a white board of what has to be done and a rough schedule.
Parts already ordered:
Wire Harness from RiWire
Leaf Springs
Bed Kit
Things I am currently looking for:
running boards
So here is the rough plan:
Disassemble and have body and bed to shop next week or week after
Removed engine from frame and drive train
Send frame to get blasted and coated
then start reassembly and do lots of cursing.
I will be posting lots on here, this is my first Mopar and I am sure I will have LOTS of questions.
here she is: