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Originally Posted by 97 SL320
A note on big jobs. Unless one is a pro mechanic in a shop, clean , repair , paint parts _as they come off the car_ rather than taking everything apart at once. It is far easier to take a car apart than it is to repair / reinstall. Many cars have fallen to " Car all apart for restoration, lost interest, best offer. "
Restoring single parts ( or small batches as skills progress ) leaves one with continual visible progress, and parts on the shelf ready to go.
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Thanks for the tip. I had actually considered the implications of getting carried away with tear down. I will try to do it in sections, and probably take some pictures before and during so that I can keep track of what goes where.