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need advice restore or part out, what should i do |
dm65 |
Apr 22 2013, 08:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 22-April 13 From: ohio Member No.: 15,797 Region Association: None |
I have a 72 that's been in storage for over 30+ years and has rust to the point the doors don't close very well. I would like some opinions on whether I should restore it or part it out.
Wanted to restore for my first granddaughters 16 b-day but she doesn't seem to have interest in it at 11. These cars have never been flashy but I thought she would kinda like it.... Well anyways what would you do if this car was yours? What should I plan for cost? Injectors been missing for 30years so it may need a rebuild plus it has 99000 miles on it Interior is in nice conditions. No tears Also is anyone from Ohio Dave [attachmentid=382 404] Attached thumbnail(s) |
SirAndy |
Apr 23 2013, 05:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
You can find a pretty rust free roller here on the west coast for cheap. Shipping to you can be done for under $1k.
That gives you a much better chassis for less than $1.5k. Switch all the parts over and you have a driver you can enjoy. Then use the money you did *not* dump into your old car to buy your grand-daughter a beater Honda or some such for her first car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
tdgray |
Apr 24 2013, 11:56 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
You can find a pretty rust free roller here on the west coast for cheap. Shipping to you can be done for under $1k. That gives you a much better chassis for less than $1.5k. Switch all the parts over and you have a driver you can enjoy. Then use the money you did *not* dump into your old car to buy your grand-daughter a beater Honda or some such for her first car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Having been there and done that (see my signature) I agree with Andy... sell off what you can and get a west coaster... anything that has been around here is not worth fixing unless you are a idiot... like me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) If in the end you need more assistance / advise... I am just south of Akron. |
dm65 |
Apr 24 2013, 06:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 22-April 13 From: ohio Member No.: 15,797 Region Association: None |
I will most likely part it out or sale it has a whole parts car. I am curious if you don't mind me asking
How much time did you spend on that rebuild and what kinda funds did you have in it. You can email dire t if you like. I looked at your pictures of the rebuild very nice. Dave |
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