# Where do you start?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** f250, ford\
**Created:** [December 14, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755 "2009-12-14T16:27:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![shush\_84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@shush\_84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shush_84)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755/1 "2009-12-14T16:27:15Z")

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I have a truck and would like to rebuild it. Where do you start first? Would like some advise.

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**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755/2 "2009-12-14T17:46:41Z")

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Please tell us what you want to rebuild. If everthing needs rebuilding it’s cheaper to buy another truck!

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755/3 "2009-12-14T17:58:52Z")

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Never fall in love with something that can’t love you back…

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**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755/4 "2009-12-14T18:11:15Z")

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I would look to structural components, like the frame and body. If you identify any spots that need work, you will probably need to remove the drivetrain and suspension to get to them. After you finish with the body and frame, you can replace parts as you reassemble them.

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**Author:** ![Need\_A\_Horse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f6c823/32.png) [@Need\_A\_Horse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Need_A_Horse)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755/5 "2009-12-14T18:16:30Z")

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In addition to what (year/make/model) you might state your intentions and limitations.

1. Where are you between “been there done that” and “all new to me”?
2. Are you limited by money or time?
3. If you’re taking the engine out, do you have a lift and good work area?
4. Do you have the manual for this vehicle, fair set of tools, etc.?
5. Total tear-down or get it running?
6. Current condition, does it run, etc.?

Those kind of things. Lots of talented folks here to keep things moving as you go along. Sounds interesting and fun thing to do.

PS I’m not one of the talented folks but wish you well.