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re: Anyone here ever restore a car? Or fix an oldie?
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:00 pm to Napoleon
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:00 pm to Napoleon
I've done this so many times "for the last time."
Since 2006:
66 Mustang
70 Skylark
78 Trans Am
66 Fairlane convertible
64 Montclair
69 mustang
66 Mustang
64 Galaxie convertible
56 Bel Air
Just follow the other poster who said that you have to understand that you probably won't get back much of anything you put into it. so it's kind of like being at the casino you have to figure how much you're willing to sink into it before you walk away. The reason I've had so many is that I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to get completely upside down on this car or that car, sold it for the purchase price and walked away after having fun for a few months.
Since 2006:
66 Mustang
70 Skylark
78 Trans Am
66 Fairlane convertible
64 Montclair
69 mustang
66 Mustang
64 Galaxie convertible
56 Bel Air
Just follow the other poster who said that you have to understand that you probably won't get back much of anything you put into it. so it's kind of like being at the casino you have to figure how much you're willing to sink into it before you walk away. The reason I've had so many is that I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to get completely upside down on this car or that car, sold it for the purchase price and walked away after having fun for a few months.
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Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:02 pm to Napoleon
quote:yes I gave my grandfather a vasectomy
Or fix an oldie?
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:10 pm to Napoleon
Whatever you think your budget is...double it.caddy parts aren't cheap,and if the motor/tranny is obsolete, consider a late model fuel injected swap with overdrive trans.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:12 pm to bigrob385series
quote:the day trannies are obsolete in America is the day I move to Russia
if the motor/tranny is obsolete
Posted on 6/13/17 at 11:14 pm to Napoleon
Model a without mods kind of a pain tbough parts are available
Posted on 6/14/17 at 6:00 am to chinhoyang
'68 Oldsmobile Toranado.
Didn't get it to "show" quality but took it to everyday driving and "that's a sweet old car" look. Cost WAY more than I budgeted. Loved doing it and had a good time searching for parts and wrenching on it BUT....Will never do it again.
Didn't get it to "show" quality but took it to everyday driving and "that's a sweet old car" look. Cost WAY more than I budgeted. Loved doing it and had a good time searching for parts and wrenching on it BUT....Will never do it again.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 6:55 am to Napoleon
Restored a 1964 Porsche 356 - loved that car. Can't remember why I ever got rid of it.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 7:02 am to Napoleon
I have a complete body Model A in my garage. I need to do some engine and brake work on it and have it repainted. It's currently in a pretty famous paint scheme, but paint has cracked and chipped in places so it needs to be redone. I also want to reupholster with white pinhole leather.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 7:25 am to TIGER2
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TIGER2
Have one hanging in the barn right now, putting some paint on the frame this week if the weather holds out.
I see spring under, with a passenger-drop front axle, and that steering box.
Is that a CJ?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 8:25 am to Contender54
quote:
Is that a CJ?
78 Jeep Wagoneer, AMC 401 cid.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 9:15 am to Napoleon
I've done a 1974 bronco and am now working on a 1980 bronco
I've also built/restored/re built several boats
1) it will take double the time and double the money you think it will
2) have a good clean organized place to work and the right tools
3) do your research and ask questions...resources are all over the internet
4) don't be hesitant to bring in a professional (upholstery, paint, etc)
don't do it to make money because you likely won't
do it for the fun
I've also built/restored/re built several boats
1) it will take double the time and double the money you think it will
2) have a good clean organized place to work and the right tools
3) do your research and ask questions...resources are all over the internet
4) don't be hesitant to bring in a professional (upholstery, paint, etc)
don't do it to make money because you likely won't
do it for the fun
Posted on 6/14/17 at 9:59 am to cgrand
I've got a 1969 Dodge Dart I'm working on, going to replace floorpans this week actually,it needed em bad.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:05 am to TIGER2
Nice is that a first gen Bronco?
Just saw a Waggoneer, I was way off.
Just saw a Waggoneer, I was way off.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 10:20 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:14 am to bigrob385series
The engine turned over with a breaker bar.
I figured I could do it cheap. The only missing trim is three pieces of side chrome. Those are $275 ea online, or I could delete the chrome from the sides which I think looks good.
I know a guy with a body shop, figure $5,000 for body and paint with a high end finish. I don't like bench seats, so was going to swap front with 80's El Dorado buckets and build a console for a radio, and touch screen control/reverse camera. I think I prefer resto-mod and make it a driver. Upgrade brakes, and lights, electrical and such.
I can rebuild the A/C system and all the electronics myself and build new harnesses. My grandpa showed me how to design and 3d print Molex connectors and it's a game changer for wiring. He can handle that for me.
I'm going to get it in the air next week and see what it's bones look like, make an assessment and decide to fix, sale or part out.
The doors still shut with that solid clunk the caddys had, and the gaps were perfect, the hood and trunk align wonderfully.
I figured I could do it cheap. The only missing trim is three pieces of side chrome. Those are $275 ea online, or I could delete the chrome from the sides which I think looks good.
I know a guy with a body shop, figure $5,000 for body and paint with a high end finish. I don't like bench seats, so was going to swap front with 80's El Dorado buckets and build a console for a radio, and touch screen control/reverse camera. I think I prefer resto-mod and make it a driver. Upgrade brakes, and lights, electrical and such.
I can rebuild the A/C system and all the electronics myself and build new harnesses. My grandpa showed me how to design and 3d print Molex connectors and it's a game changer for wiring. He can handle that for me.
I'm going to get it in the air next week and see what it's bones look like, make an assessment and decide to fix, sale or part out.
The doors still shut with that solid clunk the caddys had, and the gaps were perfect, the hood and trunk align wonderfully.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:16 am to Tiger inTampa
Tornados were cool, the first front wheel drive American cars if I remember right.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:18 am to Dick Jacket
post some pics when done. I don't know why bu Mid 20's to early 40's is my favorite period for cars.
The model A set many standards for American cars.
I would like a T one day too.
The model A set many standards for American cars.
I would like a T one day too.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:22 am to Napoleon
quote:
Dude the straight 8 is one of the best early engines of all time. It's smoother than the majority of modern cars
Straight 8's were generally great motors. We have 4 cars with Buick straight 8's and they run as smooth as glass.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:25 am to Napoleon
Riding in the rumble seat in a Model A is an experience - a rough one if you aren't on the right road.
Model A trucks are nice, but you can't really adjust the seat and there isn't room for a driver who is tall or big.
I agree with you - mid 20's to early 40's generally a great period for cars.
Model A trucks are nice, but you can't really adjust the seat and there isn't room for a driver who is tall or big.
I agree with you - mid 20's to early 40's generally a great period for cars.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:13 am to Napoleon
I've never fixed an oldie but I have built a few show cars for myself and others. Like other posters have said, be prepared to finish over budget and behind your deadline. But if you're wanting to do this for a profit, then you need to reconsider. The return on this investment will be purely emotional 
. I know you're good with your hands so pretty much all the work on it, you can perform yourself.
. I know you're good with your hands so pretty much all the work on it, you can perform yourself. Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:28 am to Napoleon
Napoleon
Did the fuel pump module solve your problem with the Ford?
Did the fuel pump module solve your problem with the Ford?
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