pinkpanthr
Well-Known Member
Reading and talking in some of the other threads got me thinking. There are alot of us guys on here that are new or newer to RoadRunner ownership. And many of us have to start with a car that needs some work, or in my case, alot of work. I'm nearing the end of my restoration and looking back only wish I had known some of the things when I started that I know now. For example which reproduction websites produce good quality and which don't, etc. Seeing as how there are so many knowledgable folks on here, why not give some of you best tips for saving money on a project car and ending up with a better result. I'll get us started.
My number one tip is to do what you can for yourself instead of farming out. Labor cost is extremely expensive and sometimes the work returned is no better that what you could have done in your own garage. There are always sites like this one where folks are willing and able to help walk you through a lot of you projects. That doesn't mean to try and paint it yourself because you did a good job with a rattle can on you patio set. Some things are still better left to pros.
Also, be patient and shop around for the best parts at the best prices. When in doubt ask someone on a forum such as this.
My number one tip is to do what you can for yourself instead of farming out. Labor cost is extremely expensive and sometimes the work returned is no better that what you could have done in your own garage. There are always sites like this one where folks are willing and able to help walk you through a lot of you projects. That doesn't mean to try and paint it yourself because you did a good job with a rattle can on you patio set. Some things are still better left to pros.
Also, be patient and shop around for the best parts at the best prices. When in doubt ask someone on a forum such as this.