Restoration: Would you do it again?

[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!

[Ironhorse]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]Yes I have done at least one resto job. But when it comes to modifing the body or motor. I let someone else do the tough work. like the 68 396 I'm doing now. I'm installing a 4L60E on it with carooz control. And I don't have any clue on how to install that stuff. So I allow the experts do it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img] Big Dawg

68 Camaro 396 conv.
66 Impala SS427 conv.
66 Impala SS327 ht.

[COPO PETE]

Ya, I'd do it again. The last one I did was about 3 years ago and I still got some sand blasting sand in the crack of my ass! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Peter

[Belair62]

Pete..send me your address...I feel the need to send you some Desitin since my kids have grown out of it...YOOOUUUUCH... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]

[T Billigen]

Buy one that is done!! I restored a couple of cars a few years ago but had my Yenko done by an expert so that I would not screw anything up! Better to get it right the first time than have to go back and do it over again. Before buying one already done just make sure you are getting what you pay for. If you are buying a high end car that is supposed to be matching number etc. it pays to have an expert check the car over for you. The only advantage of doing it yourself is that you know exactly what you got. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

[NCGuy68]

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Ya, I'd do it again. The last one I did was about 3 years ago and I still got some sand blasting sand in the crack of my ass! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Peter

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Pete...Send some pictures of the sand blasting sand in the crack of your ass, minus the crack!

I've never seen 3 year old used blasting sand [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]