Hey Guys!!

I don't think I have ever posted in this forum before.

Anyway, I have a question for you guys. My '70 El Camino is receiving a new 496 stroker this winter/early spring, along with a 2004-R tranny, a new 12 bolt posi/rear disc rear end, rebuilt front end w/ the tall spindle conversion, quick ratio steering box, Vintage Air A/C, and a custom dash. It will also be getting a 6 point roll bar, all new interior, body work done, paint sprayed, etc.

The inside of the bed will not be painted, instead it will be "Rhino Lined". All side body chrome and emblems will be kept off (shaved), along with the tailgate chrome will be shaved and holes welded up too. The door handles and backup lights in the tailgate will be kept stock. New front and rear bumpers will be ordered, and a new repo "SS" hood will be added as well.

I want the car will be painted a dark cherry metallic with black "SS" (factory) style stripes on the hood. Then a metallic blue pearl will cover everything (stripes too). I think it will look great.

Basically it will be a whole new car.

My question is, what order should I do things?

I planned on installing new engine and trans, suspension, A/C, and custom dash first to avoid damaging the body during the install/tuning. Then taking the car to have the roll bar installed. Sound good so far?

Now, should I have the body and paint done before or after the interior install?

I worry that the paint might get rubbed or scratched during the interior shop install.

Then I worry that if I have the interior done first it will get dusty from the body work, plus some paint guy sitting on my freshly recovered seats.

Then when should the "rhino liner" be installed?

I am very protective over the car (can you tell? http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif) and want everything done right.

Of course when I asked the paint shop, he said he'd prefer if the interior wasn't installed and the interior guy said he'd prefer if the paint wasn't done.

So, I come to you guys. If anyone would know it would be you guys.

Any help is welcomed and thanked.

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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


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[This message has been edited by bluerebl (edited 11-26-2002).]

Is this a frame off? What has been completed so far?

Hmm, i'm no expert, but intuitively I'd say body work and paint first, the amount of dust is incedible and i don't know if you can make that car tight enought that it won't go in there. I did body work, then Interior and was glad i did it that way after i saw all the dust. I the interiour guys are careful you shouln't need to worry... Good luck!

Oh, and your plans for the car sound great! I wish my wallet would go that fast... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

Olli

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It all depends on how far you are going with this car. If you are taking all the glass out and doors off the car then definitely paint first then engine, tranny, rear, front end, dash, rollbar, interior. if you are leaving the glass in and doors on then you could probably get away with some interior stuff first. Do not install your new engine before the paint. You won't be able to detail the engine compartment and you won't like all the dust on your new mill. It gets scary either way as far as potential damage goes.

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Thanks guys, the frame isn't off. I didn't feel it was needed.

The windshield and rear window are out of the car at this point. I thought I was going to run the rear roll bar braces through the rear window. However, I am now running the rear bars through the package tray, then the rear wall, then through the "smugglers" door and to the frame.

So, the end result will allow me to put the factory rear glass back in (after limo tinting). The windshield will be bought new because the old one was dropped.

Oh, the wallet comment.... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif I slipped at work because of someone not doing their job about two years ago. After going through my 4th knee surgery, dealing with the a$$hole insurance, and not being able to enjoy my toys, and being 60% disabled.....I think I have earned having the car I always wanted (I already owned the Elco). Don't you guys agree? http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif

So, after everything is set and done. I plan on having everything done. Hopefully within a month.

Thanks for the help guys, if you have anymore comments or suggestions....please post them. Thanks again.

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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


"He who dies with the most toys.....still dies...."

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bluerebl:
Oh, the wallet comment.... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif I slipped at work because of someone not doing their job about two years ago. After going through my 4th knee surgery, dealing with the a$$hole insurance, and not being able to enjoy my toys, and being 60% disabled.....I think I have earned having the car I always wanted (I already owned the Elco). Don't you guys agree? http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif
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OH DEFINITELY!!! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

Olli

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Do the paintwork before the interior. I wouldn't wanna paint door jams with the interior already in there. About the only potential for paint damage from interior work is contact with the seat tracks from removing and installing the seats. Tape em up or put them on inside the car. Also make sure you finish all your underdash work before the interior install. Its easier to
work inside without seats and really easy to
dirty up new interior.. JMO

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Jack

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Excellent question I was struggling with that too...... since I am doing a frame off everything is being redone , here is what I am doing FWIW

Body on frame engine out ...all body work being done ready for paint ...... body goes on rotator and firewall, underbody , all jambs and trunk get painted correct color ( can do this with body on frame too)that way I can put body back on frame and install glass, weatherstrip, wiring etc.and firewall componants and major interior items like dash, headliner,side glass, door panels etc ......will install carpet and reupholstered seats after paint....... back to paint shop for paint, overspray from already done door jambs window and trunk jambs etc is sanded off in final blocking ...... engine and front clip goes on last...... I agree don't underestimate the mess overspray can do on an engine compartment / frame unless the shop does a great job on masking ...... when I put my body back on the frame I will be laying a sheet of plastic over the frame with cutouts for the body mounts so the frame is covered when the car goes back for paint ... it really works for the extra effort...... if anyone has done it this way and had a problem i'd sure like to hear about it