10 sec. 318?

Well, I always go through the suspension and brakes first. Doesn't matter how fast a car is if it's all over the road and can't stop.

Along with this I make sure the engine that is in the car is running well and the electrical system throughout the car is working correctly.

NextÂ…..

I move on to the interior. I can drive a ratty car with a nice interior. A nasty interior makes me uncomfortable.

Up to this point I have a project that I can drive.


Now comes the big stuffÂ…..

Paint and power adders.

While the car is in the body shop I get the engine and trans ready at home.


This is the basic plan that works for me.

I agree suspension/brakes is the first place I go on any used vehicle.

I tend to build my cars from the axle forward after that. Lots of guys throw tons of money at the engine and then proceed to blow up thier trans/diff.