Ray Parson
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sum time ago i posted wanted door post for 2dr sedan or coupe well i just found 3 sets in my stuff why the the hell im i looking
to much
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Tom Wesenberg
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BRENT in 10-uh-C
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While my circumstances may be different, here is something that we do that may be adapted to your project.
Prior to a restoration project being dismantled, an honest mission statement needs to be written on a piece of paper for a constant reminder. Then, a detailed list by area & subcomponent needs to made for the entire project listing each item that needs to be repaired and what parts will be needed to meet that Mission Statement. As replacement parts are secured for each of the areas, they can be marked off the list.
Doing this allows the restorers to see many things. One thing it allows is to know all items needed for that task have been secured before the sub-assembly begins. You may say that writing a Mission Statement is dumb, ...but in reality it keeps you focused. For example, you say that you are going to build the best "Driver" you can. That means that anything in the mechanical drivetrain needs to be rebuilt. Knowing this allows you to make a list of all the parts in the component and then you decide what task route you will take in your mind. For example, if we are talking about a 7 tooth steering gearbox, you will write down that you need at minimum two bearings, a sector, and a worm. If these items can be found in great O.E. condition, they will be better than repro available today. Having this list keeps it fresh on your mind what you are looking for. Then when you find it, you cross it off your list. Also, the list of tasks to do on that subassembly allows you to not only budget your cash flow, but it allows you to budget your time. By that, it means you can instantly know what needs to be done when you walk into your garage instead of wasting time "puttering" on a project.
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Prior to a restoration project being dismantled, an honest mission statement needs to be written on a piece of paper for a constant reminder. Then, a detailed list by area & subcomponent needs to made for the entire project listing each item that needs to be repaired and what parts will be needed to meet that Mission Statement. As replacement parts are secured for each of the areas, they can be marked off the list.
Doing this allows the restorers to see many things. One thing it allows is to know all items needed for that task have been secured before the sub-assembly begins. You may say that writing a Mission Statement is dumb, ...but in reality it keeps you focused. For example, you say that you are going to build the best "Driver" you can. That means that anything in the mechanical drivetrain needs to be rebuilt. Knowing this allows you to make a list of all the parts in the component and then you decide what task route you will take in your mind. For example, if we are talking about a 7 tooth steering gearbox, you will write down that you need at minimum two bearings, a sector, and a worm. If these items can be found in great O.E. condition, they will be better than repro available today. Having this list keeps it fresh on your mind what you are looking for. Then when you find it, you cross it off your list. Also, the list of tasks to do on that subassembly allows you to not only budget your cash flow, but it allows you to budget your time. By that, it means you can instantly know what needs to be done when you walk into your garage instead of wasting time "puttering" on a project.
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HoarseWhisperer
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I acquired a rather large inventory of original parts when I purchased my A, some which I didn't even know what they were at the time.
I generated a simple MS Excel computer spreadsheet with column heading of Part#, Item description, Quanity, etc (even photos). It helps identify what I have and sort them in any way I need.
Of course, it still doesn't prevent me from ordering duplicate items from time to time.
I generated a simple MS Excel computer spreadsheet with column heading of Part#, Item description, Quanity, etc (even photos). It helps identify what I have and sort them in any way I need.
Of course, it still doesn't prevent me from ordering duplicate items from time to time.
henry494
Senior Member
Similar to what Brent suggested, I put together a list for our next restoration. Since I'm not yet actually working on the restoration, for many reasons, mine is currently just a parts wanted list.
But, to reduce the duplication of parts buying, here's what I've done. I had the Judging Standards with me and went through the car piece by piece, comparing what was on the car to the JS. As I found items incorrect or not in the condition I wanted on the finished restoration, I would add it to the list. This process took quite a while.
My next step was to go through my parts stash, again with the JS in hand. I searched for parts on the list. When items were found in the appropriate condition, they were tagged for the car and taken off the parts needed list. In the end, this left me with a fairly accurate list. This was a time consuming task, but well worth it. I don't have a huge collectin of parts as some do, and it's fairly organized so I know the general areas to look for certain types of parts. But having gone through the JS in detail and tagging parts made for an accurate list of needed items that should keep me from buying too many duplicates.
Plus, when I give my list to friends that get to attend Hershey while I'm sitting at home, that accurate list leads to great early mornign phone calls of parts scoring success!!!
But, as many of you, plus my dear wife, knows all too well, there are certain parts that we never pass up when they become available, right?
Dave Lopes
But, to reduce the duplication of parts buying, here's what I've done. I had the Judging Standards with me and went through the car piece by piece, comparing what was on the car to the JS. As I found items incorrect or not in the condition I wanted on the finished restoration, I would add it to the list. This process took quite a while.
My next step was to go through my parts stash, again with the JS in hand. I searched for parts on the list. When items were found in the appropriate condition, they were tagged for the car and taken off the parts needed list. In the end, this left me with a fairly accurate list. This was a time consuming task, but well worth it. I don't have a huge collectin of parts as some do, and it's fairly organized so I know the general areas to look for certain types of parts. But having gone through the JS in detail and tagging parts made for an accurate list of needed items that should keep me from buying too many duplicates.
Plus, when I give my list to friends that get to attend Hershey while I'm sitting at home, that accurate list leads to great early mornign phone calls of parts scoring success!!!
But, as many of you, plus my dear wife, knows all too well, there are certain parts that we never pass up when they become available, right?
Dave Lopes