Hi Scott -
Thanks for mentioning my page.
For $100, I'd jump on it no matter what shape it's in. If nothing else, it
would make an excellent parts car for another one that may come along, since
the convertible-only parts are hard to come by). There's actually a 57 Ply
conv for sale on the web, for about $1000. I don't have the web site right
now (if you're interested, I'll get it for you). Maybe you can use two to
make one.
When you say you have experience, have you MIG or TIG welded sheetmetal ?
That will be your greatest challenge. Don't try to arc-weld the metal or
you'll mess up the whole thing. Also how much time do you have available ?
If you're married with kids and have a job that makes you work 50+ hours a
week, then you should plan for a 10 year or more project. Don't think it
can be done in a year or two.
Just my 2 cents, based on experience.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Monfort <sdm@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 12:45 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] '57 Belvedere Convert
> I was wondering if I could get a little feedback on a '57
> Belvedere convert I found. It's been sitting in a junkyard for 25 to 30
> years, and is in pretty rough shape, but fairly complete. The car would
> probably need to be gone through like Ron Water's '59 Dodge convert
> (http://members.home.net/ronbo97/59_Dodge_Resto.htm for those who haven't
> seen it). The question is: What would it be worth if restored, beside what
> it would be worth to me? I can get this car _VERY_ cheap (like $100 bucks
w/
> bill of sale). I do have the tools and a place to fix it, plus the
> experience to do the job. I'd like to try to save the car, but I'm really
on
> the fence about it because of the car's condition. Any input would be
> greatly appreciated!
>
> Scott Monfort
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