My home was built in 52' thats 1952...and I am in the process of gutting each room as well. So I can imagine what your going through.

IMO going from old to fully replacing everything is the same step no matter the starting point. Just in your case its obvious everything needs replacing. In my case, some stuff can stay, main stack etc. But in either case Insulation and Electricity are the two most important factors.

I imagine you like I did will find quirks that the origional manufacture got away with that is no longer legal. Like for example nailing pieces of 2x4's together to make a full stud....

...for a load bearing wall!!! :O

Good Luck!
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Jeremy Payne
JB Reptile
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