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Are people restoring cars and trucks from the ‘80’s and ‘90’s?
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:27 pm
I’m not talking about restomods, but full on nut and bolt restorations back to factory original. 25-30 years seems to be the sweet spot for this to start happening (I remember people restoring autos from the 1950’s and 1960’s when I was a kid).
I have to admit I don’t hear much about the 80’s cars getting this treatment yet. Delayed or not going to happen?
I have to admit I don’t hear much about the 80’s cars getting this treatment yet. Delayed or not going to happen?
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:27 pm to weagle99
For the most part, not gonna happen
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:27 pm to weagle99
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don’t hear much about the 80’s cars getting this treatment
why would anyone want to?
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:28 pm to weagle99
I'm finna factory resto my 88 astrovan.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:28 pm to weagle99
I doubt it, at least not at the same levels as earlier cars. The 80s is when electronics really started being heavily used in vehicles, and trying to replace those are going to be severely cost prohibitive.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:30 pm to weagle99
I would love a brand new 88 Supra Turbo
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:31 pm to weagle99
I actually just watched a VIN Wiki video last night about this. Talked about some of the "newer" cars that are likely to jump up in value in the coming years.
C4 Vettes, OBS Chevy trucks, fullsize Broncos, clean fox bodies were some of the things this guy thought were good "investments" as they could still be gotten relatively cheap and should soon start seeing upticks in value.
C4 Vettes, OBS Chevy trucks, fullsize Broncos, clean fox bodies were some of the things this guy thought were good "investments" as they could still be gotten relatively cheap and should soon start seeing upticks in value.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:31 pm to weagle99
I've seen a few of the 89/90 Mustang 5.0s driving around that appear to be in pristine condition. Also a few 300ZXs and Supras.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:33 pm to weagle99
I have restored my '84 Chevrolet truck to about 90%
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:33 pm to weagle99
I've seen it done with some 80's model Jeep CJ's and Wagoneers/Cherokees. Most people go more restomod though.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:33 pm to Colonel Angus
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Also a few 300ZXs
I can guarantee the A/C doesn't work in any of them.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:33 pm to weagle99
Does this come with the car?
This post was edited on 1/10/19 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:33 pm to weagle99
Yes I’m aware of people restoring square body Chevys from that era as well as Jeep Wagoneers, MJ Comanches, and XJ Cherokees.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:37 pm to weagle99
I'd love to have one of these again.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:37 pm to Tigerbait357
It may just a shadow, but I think we have a slight glimpse of some good old 80's hair pie there (or at least the outline of it)!!!
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:38 pm to weagle99
The 80s, and to some extent, the 90s are considered the low point of car design and manufacturing
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:38 pm to weagle99
I would drive the frick out of a fully-restored 1987 Buick Grand National.
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:39 pm to weagle99
I've spent close to 100k restoring a 95 Saturn S Series
Posted on 1/10/19 at 1:39 pm to weagle99
I am waiting on my Chrysler K car as I type.
Brown paint with brown breathable plastic interior. Bench seat, 4 cyl. AM radio and a lockable glove compartment.
It's a dream car baby!
Brown paint with brown breathable plastic interior. Bench seat, 4 cyl. AM radio and a lockable glove compartment.
It's a dream car baby!
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