rbarton Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'd like some suggestions on this build. My Dad built this truck years ago and over the years of moving it from shelf to shelf, house to house it's endured some wear and tear as you can tell. I want to fix it. My concern is taking it apart. What would you guys do? How far would you go with a rebuild? It does have some sentimental value to it being that my Dad has passed so I'd like to do a good job on it and keep it around for years to come. Thanks for your time. I follow On The Workbench and look forward to hearing from you builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 If it holds sentimental value because your dad built it I think you should just reassemble it. I'm sure someone could provide a copy of the instructions if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 IF you want just to repair you can fix and repair whats loose and broken. iF you have many loose parts you might want to redo the whole thing and use as many of the kits original parts as you can. You might need another kit to replace broken and lost parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarton Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 If it holds sentimental value because your dad built it I think you should just reassemble it. I'm sure someone could provide a copy of the instructions if needed. Thanks for the feedback IF you want just to repair you can fix and repair whats loose and broken. iF you have many loose parts you might want to redo the whole thing and use as many of the kits original parts as you can. You might need another kit to replace broken and lost parts... Thanks for the feedback slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sentimental reasons only. Fix only what needs fixing. Any kind of a rebuild and its no longer your dads build. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 agree with above only repair what needs it, keep your Dads work intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarton Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 agree with above only repair what needs it, keep your Dads work intact. Thanks guys. I think the last two replies summed it up for me. I'll fix what needs fixed and leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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