Tasks

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Photograph complete truck

Arrival & Preservation · Body

Photograph engine bay

Arrival & Preservation · Engine

Photograph interior

Arrival & Preservation · Interior

Photograph undercarriage

Arrival & Preservation · Frame

Arrival & Preservation · Body

Photograph wheels and tires

Arrival & Preservation · Wheels & Tires

Photograph visible damage

Arrival & Preservation · Body

Photograph rust areas

Arrival & Preservation · Body

Photograph wiring

Arrival & Preservation · Electrical

Photograph all fuel tanks

Arrival & Preservation · Fuel

Photograph brake system and master cylinder

Arrival & Preservation · Brake Hydraulics

Photograph front suspension

Arrival & Preservation · Front Suspension

Photograph rear suspension

Arrival & Preservation · Rear Suspension

Arrival & Preservation

Record current mileage if readable

Arrival & Preservation

Record keys present or missing

Arrival & Preservation · Safety

Inventory loose parts included with truck

Arrival & Preservation · Hardware

Record fluids visible under truck

Arrival & Preservation

Record tire condition

Arrival & Preservation · Wheels & Tires

Record whether wheels rotate

Arrival & Preservation

Record whether steering moves

Arrival & Preservation · Steering

Record whether parking brake functions

Arrival & Preservation · Safety

Create initial issues list

Arrival & Preservation

Clean only enough to reveal condition

Assessment & Documentation

Assessment & Documentation · Frame

Inspect cab mounts

Assessment & Documentation · Body

Inspect floor pans

Assessment & Documentation · Body

Inspect rocker panels

Assessment & Documentation · Body

Inspect cab corners

Assessment & Documentation · Body

Inspect bed mounting structure

Assessment & Documentation · Body

Verify front brake configuration

Assessment & Documentation · Front Brakes

Verify rear brake configuration

Assessment & Documentation · Rear Brakes

Trace auxiliary fuel tank plumbing

Assessment & Documentation · Fuel

Identify engine

Assessment & Documentation · Engine

Identify transmission

Assessment & Documentation · Transmission

Identify rear axle

Assessment & Documentation · Driveline

Check whether engine rotates by hand

Assessment & Documentation · Engine

Inspect engine oil

Assessment & Documentation · Engine

Inspect coolant

Assessment & Documentation · Cooling

Inspect electrical wiring for hazards

Assessment & Documentation · Electrical

Complete mechanical inspection

Assessment & Documentation

Complete electrical inspection

Assessment & Documentation · Electrical

Confirm restoration path

Build Plan

Confirm engine strategy

Build Plan · Engine

Confirm transmission strategy

Build Plan · Transmission

Confirm front disc brake conversion

Build Plan · Front Brakes

Confirm power brake strategy

Build Plan · Brake Hydraulics

Confirm steering strategy

Build Plan · Steering

Confirm suspension stance

Build Plan · Front Suspension

Decide which fuel tanks remain

Build Plan · Fuel

Decide wiring restoration strategy

Build Plan · Electrical

Decide body and paint direction

Build Plan · Body

Decide interior direction

Build Plan · Interior

Create working budget

Build Plan

Photograph bed mounting points

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Photograph tail light wiring

Controlled Disassembly · Electrical

Photograph auxiliary tank fillers

Controlled Disassembly · Fuel

Photograph fuel lines at the bed

Controlled Disassembly · Fuel

Photograph rear frame area

Controlled Disassembly · Frame

Create storage location for bed hardware

Controlled Disassembly · Hardware

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Document hood hinge, shim, and alignment

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Remove the hood

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Remove front clip as assemblies

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Document interior pieces needed for cab removal

Controlled Disassembly · Interior

Photograph engine and transmission mounts, wiring, linkage, and hoses

Controlled Disassembly · Engine

Remove engine and transmission

Controlled Disassembly · Engine

Photograph every cab mount and record shims

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Photograph wiring passing through the firewall

Controlled Disassembly · Electrical

Photograph steering connection at the cab

Controlled Disassembly · Steering

Photograph brake connections at the cab

Controlled Disassembly · Brake Hydraulics

Controlled Disassembly · Body

Final bare-frame inspection and measurement

Chassis Restoration · Frame

Repair frame structure as required

Chassis Restoration · Frame

Clean, treat, and coat the frame

Chassis Restoration · Frame

Rebuild front suspension with disc-ready spindles

Chassis Restoration · Front Suspension

Rebuild steering

Chassis Restoration · Steering

Rebuild rear suspension and inspect axle

Chassis Restoration · Rear Suspension

Install disc/drum brake system

Chassis Restoration · Brake Hydraulics

Bleed, leak-check, and verify the brake system

Chassis Restoration · Brake Hydraulics

Document every fuel tank

Fuel System · Fuel

Build the simplified fuel system

Fuel System · Fuel

Rebuild, replace, or prepare the engine

Engine & Transmission · Engine

Rebuild, replace, or prepare the transmission

Engine & Transmission · Transmission

Prove the running chassis

Running Chassis

Complete cab metalwork

Body Restoration · Body

Complete bed metalwork

Body Restoration · Body

Test-fit cab, doors, clip, hood, and bed

Body Restoration · Body

Paint & Finish · Body

Install and document the electrical system

Electrical · Electrical

Install a matched ignition and door key set

Interior · Interior

Install a secure seat and seat belts

Interior · Safety

Final fluids, belts, exhaust, and torque checks

Final Mechanical Assembly

Complete first-start checklist and start the engine

First Start · Engine

First controlled movement

First Movement · Safety

Verify roadworthiness

Roadworthiness · Safety

5-mile shakedown

Shakedown

25-mile shakedown

Shakedown

100-mile shakedown

Shakedown

500-mile shakedown and full inspection

Shakedown