Yep. I am only upside down on a complete restoration that I have done myself because of changing my mind and changing parts too.
NZ GS 400 brings up a very good point. Before you start you need to decide exactly what you are wanting to build, as in a nice driver, vs a restored “show car”, or something else, and once your decision is made then stick with it until the end. I have seen too many people change their mind half way thru a restoration and waste tons of money doing it. Often the difference in price would have been negligible at the time they changed their mind, but the added cost of tearing it all down, and painting everything correctly, then reassembly adds a lot to the cost. Duane
My best advice is to do a rolling restoration. By this I mean do a project every fall/winter so that you can drive it in the spring/summer. I have done it this way and I have done the full frame off restorations that take years and twice sold them before they were completed due to loss of interest, money, and time...not necessarily in that order.
Thanks for all the advice guys! I didn't get the car this time, someone paid the full price when I was trying to negotiate a bit. Ahh well, it happens. I will however be on the lookout for a good project over the next couple of months. I'm sure I'll be around in the mean time!!!
dont sweat it, there are a ton of cars out there to choose from! you will find the right one if you take your time.