I don't know about Hugh, but for me the decision to make a long time loved car
into a parts car is based more on emotion than logic.
It seems to me that Mrs. Blueberry, no matter how dilapidated, has become a
member of Hugh's family. For that reason, there is nothing wrong with treating
her to a total restoration if that's what Hugh wants to do.
Not all of us are in this for the money, some of us think of our cars as old
friends. It seems like Mrs Blueberry is that, and maybe she will be one of the
lucky ones that survives in spite of the fact that financially and logically,
she should not.
Paul
In a message dated 11/4/2003 10:21:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, Billimp68
writes:
> Hugh,
>
> Though not always possible, the best way to buy an old car is to buy the best
>one available, one needing nothing. Even with an excellent car, parts are
>always needed, so a good parts car can be worth a lot, plus it can eliminate a
>lot of worry and frustration. I think a lot of shops stay away from working
>on old cars because of the lack of parts, or the wait for parts, so having
>parts that are available immediately can speed the process of any work by a
>great deal and lower costs. As you know, I have several Imperials, and the
>ones that cost more initially, due to their condition, turned out to be the
>cheapest, due to the fact that they needed very little in the way of
>restoration or refurbish-ment, in fact some needed nothing, not even a tune
>up, so I was able to enjoy these cars at once, not several years. It seems
>that once you have made up your mind, and started, to either restore or
>refurbish an old car, you must stay the course, even when costs seem to go
>through the roof, and they usually do. Wishing you and
> Mrs. Blueberry the very best.
>
> Bill/Imp, a few 68's.
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