body or engine?
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Car: 86 z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: t-5 original
body or engine?
Hi just wanted to get your guys opinion. I was wondering if you guys think i should fix up my exterior and interior first like body work, paint job, new rims, carpet, seats, stereo, etc. first or should i get all the engine stuff out of the way first? like new engine, headers, exhaust, etc. See my worry is i wanted to get the engine bay painted as well but i wasnt sure if i would do that before or after the paint job seeing as the mechanic putting in the engine and acessories might mess up the paint. On the other hand if i get the engine bay painted after the new engine the people painting the car might mess up the engine??? Big dilema huh, well any input would be great, thanks
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Car: 1996 GMC/SI5/EXT CAB
Engine: 2.2 GAS SIPPER
Transmission: 5 SPD
I had the same dilemma. I"ve done several cars in the past and always did paint last (usually ended up w/black painted inner fenders/firewall/etc.) This time I"m having paint and body work done first, then I'll work on the power train, and do the interior last. It's just a matter of personal preference. Of course you'll need to be a lot more careful taking stuff out/in if it has been painted. Just take your time and do it right the first time.
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