Restoration: Would you do it again?

[jg95z28]

Personally if I have the means, I'd rather buy a completed car and just maintain it or "accessorize" it. I never did finish that restoration project on my 68 RS Camaro. (Sold it to my brother before finishing.) And even though I have great intentions with the near completed project 67 I bought for my stepson, I know its going to drag on longer than anticipated and I'll be regretting buying it at some point.

Parts of the restoration process are fun, and part are a PITA. However I do find that one of the most fun parts is trying to track down parts and components. And oddly I am already secretly planning my next project car... or two...

But then, I probably am crazy, so don't go by anything I say. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]

[sYc Yenko]

My 2 cents is, If one was to restore a car, There heart would have to be in it, And you would have to enjoy doing it. No matter the end result, If it turns out good or bad, atleast you can say, I enjoyed doing that. But like one of the posts above mine, a guy says, have 2, One for your hobby to restore, And one that you drive. Thats what I do.

[Salvatore]

Alot of guys love restoring a car. When the job is over and they get gratification from their peers and themselves, they sell it. It is good for your sanity to restore, but really not for your pocket book. If you have the money, buy Frank Arone's COPO. I believe it is for sale. How can you go wrong! The old saying is.....What ever blows your dress up! JMO Sam [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Zedder]

Thanks for all of the advice guys, I really appreciate it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] You've certainly given me food for thought!

[x44d80]

Do at least one resto. I just spent 6hrs trying to fix bottle jack dents in the bottom of a rocker panel. Working on a car is extremly frustrating but it can be very rewarding. My only advise is never say "that'll do". After its done you'll want to go back and redo it.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I agree also, do at least one resto attempt yourself. They are a lot of work, expensive, rework out the wazoo, lots of parts to scavenge, require a lot of patience, etc... However, the knowledge that you gain, the pride that you have, and the comfort that the car is restored to your spec's - less the inevitable, endless, 'punch list', is well worth it in my book.

Just me $.02!