Re: Recent restoration of a junker

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I request if you reply to Doug to CC the mail list if possible. This is a good topic.
:) 

My 2c: the biggest cost is labor. Therefore, the more you do yourself the lower 
the resto $.

Now, you need to at least enjoy what you are doing. For example, lying on your back
under a car with a propane tank and scraper removing old undercoating for 8 hours
is one person's Zen moment, another person's private Hell. Do the resto 
items you are interested in (e.g., learning to rebuild a transmission) and farm 
out what irks you (e.g., getting a car's bodywork ready for a black paint finish).

At least one person on this mail list clubhouse has learned to weld because of the
resto process. 

Gary H.    

-----Original Message-----
>If you have recently purchased a rusted/dented, non-running 62-65 B-body car
and restored it -- please email me off-list.
> 
>I am trying to get an idea of the general cost for restoring a rough car.
>I know the trim and parts are difficult to find and expensive, but I want ball-park
figures on restoring major car systems and areas on a car that needs to be completely
redone.
> 
>I have been told to expect:
>20K for body and paint 
>(average dents, typical rusted areas)
>3-4K to rebuild engine
>2K for a Legandary interior
>1-2K for transmission rebuild
>rest of drivetrain?
>Exhaust?
>Suspension?
>Brakes?
>Electrical?
>Cooling?
>what else?
> 
>Thanks,
>Doug 


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