First Restoration Questions

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by jbfrench, Aug 21, 2021.

  1. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    perfect!
     
  2. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Yep. I am only upside down on a complete restoration that I have done myself because of changing my mind and changing parts too.
     
  3. Duane

    Duane Member

    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
     
  4. 64 wildcat conv

    64 wildcat conv Silver Level contributor

    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.
     
  5. jbfrench

    jbfrench Guest

    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!!!
     
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  6. charlierogers

    charlierogers GSX stage 1 4 speed #149

    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.
     
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