I can’t see the $14k value there, personally. It’s not a pristine restoration, as the chrome isn’t chrome. And the engine is wrong (for a pristine restoration). Typically, a restoration would get the best money for the vehicle. The exception to that is a resto-mod where a great amount of detail and money is spent on driveability. That includes things like crate motors, overdrive transmissions, modern suspension/brakes. Basically retaining pretty much the stock body appearance, but making it more reliable and/or economical. From the pics, this car looks kinda in between. Without being there in person, it’s hard to tell how good the work is. It does look good in the pictures though, so there may be something good to work with there. But why was the chome blacked out? Was it minty chrome and blacked out just because the owner wanted it to be? Or was it in rough shape, and the cheapest cover-up was blacking it out? Either way, it’s going to be a fortune to repair that, if you want real chrome back again. Or many hours hunting down replacement chrome. At the end of the day, it’s your money. If you have $14k buring a hole in your pocket, absolutely love the car, and are prepared to have it forever, buy it. If you think that you may ever have to or may ever want to sell it, and don’t want to take a BIG loss, avoid it. You’ll probably have a hard time finding many people that are willing to shell out that kind of coin for what is (regardless of customizing tastes) a basterdized car. If it’s as good as it looks, my own inclination would be go $8k, and start looking for good chrome. -Ray From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Blosser David Pics of car I am considering Pristine restoration of every nut and bolt. New 360 I believe. Car is 99% done per a friend of mine. Asking $18 but I may offer $14k Not original and he painted painted all chrome black. I don't care about all original and would put different wheels on Wondering if trim can be restored. Think it should be even if re chromed or polish any aluminum I am not familiar with this car but like the looks except for yellow and black Any opinions or advice Thank you David
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