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Kevin in NJ · 01-08-2013, 01:46 PM

If anyone can speak on this it is me. I started with less.

NO I would not recommend trying to restore a car in this condition. You will have a significant amount of time in a car that is never going to be quite right. You will expect to spend $20,000 to $25,000 to get to a finished car, if you can do most of the work yourself. Not to mention the hours you will have involved in work and tracking down parts.

That being said.

A large part of why I tackled the car I did was as a learning experience. One major goal was to understand how to put a patch in and have level sheet metal when done. A little too much learning in my car.

So, who ever ends up with this body I am willing to point you in many directions to get parts and what needs to be considered as you build the body. Volume 6 of the How to Restore books will be your best friend.

01-08-2013, 01:46 PM	#18
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: My first A. If anyone can speak on this it is me. I started with less. NO I would not recommend trying to restore a car in this condition. You will have a significant amount of time in a car that is never going to be quite right. You will expect to spend $20,000 to $25,000 to get to a finished car, if you can do most of the work yourself. Not to mention the hours you will have involved in work and tracking down parts. That being said. A large part of why I tackled the car I did was as a learning experience. One major goal was to understand how to put a patch in and have level sheet metal when done. A little too much learning in my car. So, who ever ends up with this body I am willing to point you in many directions to get parts and what needs to be considered as you build the body. Volume 6 of the How to Restore books will be your best friend.