How to Restore a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Restoring a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice can help the owner get a better price from a buyer. If the owner is fixing up the Caprice to keep there is usually no need to try and accomplish the restoration all at once. Working on the car a little at a time will allow the owner to enjoy restoring it.
- Determine what you need to buy in order to restore your 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. Contact a local mechanic to help you make your list if you are not sure exactly what you need to buy. Prioritize the list if you are going to work on your Caprice a little each month.
- Choose a location to work on your Caprice. A garage is the ideal spot since you can work on the car without worrying about the weather. You can also lock the garage to prevent anyone from tampering with your Caprice during the restoration process.
- Start your restoration by discarding any unusable items. Inspect the engine and remove any parts that do not work. Go over the interior and remove damaged upholstery. Check the body of the car to see if you need to replace any of the fenders.
- Work on your Chevy Caprice engine before you move on to the interior and exterior restoration. Have your mechanic help you fix up the engine if the price is reasonable. Once you have the engine running you can start to restore the interior of the car.
- Replace the seats and the carpeting. Check the instrument panel to see if you need any new parts. Work on the exterior of the Caprice to finish your restoration. Paint the exterior of the car and then buy new tires. If you are going to sell the Caprice make sure that you tell the buyer all of the things you did to restore it to help you get a better price.