Rescuing a 51' Flat Fender, Can it be Saved?

[@arthurbourque3159]

You know you won't feel right unless you do a full tear down. Strip it, rebuild the parts that need rebuilding and do a full frame off restoration. When it's done, you'll be happy that you did.

[@WoodshopMike]

That's the approach I'm leaning toward! 👊👊

[@gregorymacneil2836]

I would do the full tear down because it should only be standard maintenance after that.

[@WoodshopMike]

That's what I'm leaning toward, but man that's a great point! I hadn't even thought about it that way👊

[@RYwoodview]

Do it how you want, with special reference to what your daughter enjoys. I look forward to seeing it!

[@WoodshopMike]

Haha yes, but much to her disappointment I'm not painting it pink 😂

[@mikegage4933]

I believe that I would tear it apart (marking as many parts as possible) and begin with the frame, then engine and drive-train, then body work. My father did that with his 1948 Ford Pickup and it is a beauty!

[@WoodshopMike]

Man I would love to restore an old pickup from that era!

[@Enfieldl007]

Cant wait to see the next episode on this Jeep

[@WoodshopMike]

You and my both! 😃😃

[@chicopm]

Full tear down! That is a year younger than I am, imagine that!

[@WoodshopMike]

That's the route I'm taking, but man is it slow going 😂

[@guybowers9094]

I worked with a guy who had a 47 Willys and man that thing could climb a wall

[@WoodshopMike]

That's what I've heard! 😂

[@shockthefox]

I’m so excited for this!

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks dude! I think it should be the official guitar delivery vehicle 😃

[@benzampino5248]

I restored a 39 Chevy years ago If you are going to do it do it right or you will regret it later experience talking

[@WoodshopMike]

Oh man I bet that's a beauty! Sounds like solid advice👊👊