Restoration Tip From Forum Members

[Moms68]

Don't create a jewel to just sit there and be polished. Drive it, someone else will when you're gone.

 

[icetech]

The best tip I can give anyone is to be realistic about the cost of your venture. My wife has a standing joke with me about anything I build. If I say it'll be around a couple thousand bucks, she's well aware it will be double. Don't get involved in something that ends up squeezing you death. Parts and budgets don't always line up. It's not fun anymore if you can afford to finish it and it turns into a lifelong dream spread out everywhere forever.

Yup, i always tell people double it.. when i was looking at cars a buddy would get hyped for one, and i would be like.. no way.. but why? Cause it needs this this and this... and now double it...

P.S. I now have 25k into a car worth 10... which is what i paid for it.. so.. yeah..

 

[chargervert]

Yup, i always tell people double it.. when i was looking at cars a buddy would get hyped for one, and i would be like.. no way.. but why? Cause it needs this this and this... and now double it...

P.S. I now have 25k into a car worth 10... which is what i paid for it.. so.. yeah..

Not hard to do.

 

[1KoolBee]

I’ll start with a simple one.

Do not throw ANYTHING away during disassembly! Even if you think it’s trash. Sometimes old genuine parts are better than reproduction. Also can be used for inspection later or during body repair alignment and measurements.

Amen to that. I’ve burned myself more than once by not following this tip!!

 

[Richard Cranium]

Yup, i always tell people double it.. when i was looking at cars a buddy would get hyped for one, and i would be like.. no way.. but why? Cause it needs this this and this... and now double it...

P.S. I now have 25k into a car worth 10... which is what i paid for it.. so.. yeah..

For the longest time, I'd tell people to figure out what you think your costs will be & then add 40%, but I really do think doubling one's estimated price tag is about right today.