I finally went and got my '65 Chevelle that has been sitting for the last 6 years while I was in the Navy. I was restoring it before I went in, but never finished it. Not even close. It needs everything. The engine, however, runs decent. It has a 350 with a 350 auto trans in it. Transmission will be replaced with a 6 speed when the funds allow. My question is: Where should I start???? Like I said, it needs everything. I don't have a shop or room in my garage to do a frame off right now. So, should I start on the body, interior, suspension, or drivetrain?

Depends on if you are going to be driving it while you restore it. If so, I'd start with brakes and suspension.

My vote is for getting it mechanically sound; that's what I'm doing with mine. Then you can drive it now and then while you're doing the other stuff. :thumbsup: Being able to drive it is good incentive to keep pushing on.

My vote is for getting it mechanically sound; Being able to drive it is good incentive to keep pushing on.
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I agree with the above responses. Mechanically sound is a good place to start.

I would say also to get it in good mechanical condition so you can enjoy it as you upgrade.

Yes, if you want to drive as you restore, make sure the suspension and brakes are up to par. I'm kind of in the same situation as you. I have my 67 I'm restoring, but I want to drive in during the spring and summer months.

I needed to replace all of my floors, and did that in 4 pieces, 1 panel at a time (I actually drove it with a front passenger side floor cut out) Now all of my floors are done, and over the winter, I worked on the interior a bit. My seats are getting new skins now (Can't wait to see them)

There will be times when you will just have to suffer, and not be able to drive, but that's all part of the restoration process (even though I'd love to do a frame off, I don't have the patience - I want to drive!!)