Restoration: Certain changes decrease value?

[Basketcase]

:jail::jail::jail:

 

[ACME A12]

Burn the freaking tires off it at every light because you may not get another chance.

I am appalled that an officer of the law is promoting law-breaking activities. Just absolutely appalled... :basketcase:

BTW - I got a speeding ticket in Cuyahoga Falls (RT 8) on my way up to the Indians game on Tuesday night... You don't konw anyone that can fix that for me, do you?

 

[w8kbrder]

Hah! Thanks everyone for all fo the thoughts/ideas. I really appreciate it. I believe i will go the 4-speed route.

 

[w8kbrder]

Here's my $0.02, so take it for what its worth......Im not sure where you're starting from as far as the restoration. IMO, unless you have an original Hemi or 6bbl car, you'll never get your money out of it if you sell. This is from a full restoration starting point though.

I removed the entire interior (carpet, seats, door cards, etc). Removed all the chrome, front/back glass, bumpers, grill, headlights, etc...getting it ready for the body shop. Having some light metal work done (patching a spot in the rear floor board, and replacing the entire trunk pan. Also replacing the rear lower quarters with patch panels.) and getting it painted. Then I'll replace new carpet, door panels, recovered seats, etc. Since everything needs to be done...I have the option of replacing the interior with any color I choose. Right now its the basic B7 blue split bench with colum automatic. The original owner bought the car with A/C but opted out of the basic interior upgrade.

 

[ACME A12]

I believe i will go the 4-speed route.

You're not competively bracket racing it so I say good choice. :banana:

 

[Basketcase]

I am appalled that an officer of the law is promoting law-breaking activities. Just absolutely appalled... :basketcase:


that's because you never saw him at The Nats......:drive:

and another top secret trip to Ohio and no word?:toetap::toetap::toetap: Pat693834spdF8

 

[ACME A12]

and another top secret trip to Ohio and no word?:toetap::toetap::toetap: Pat693834spdF8

I was at HQ for a Boeing Audit. Didn't have 5 minutes to myself... We are getting together NEXT month, remember...? :jester:

 

[Roadcuda]

Slam some 22' wheels with rubber band tires maybe some hydraulics :jester:

What's this, are you going soft in your old age!!!! :jester:

 

[dobie]

I am appalled that an officer of the law is promoting law-breaking activities. Just absolutely appalled... :basketcase:

BTW - I got a speeding ticket in Cuyahoga Falls (RT 8) on my way up to the Indians game on Tuesday night... You don't konw anyone that can fix that for me, do you?

Haha!! Who? Me???? I know not what you speak of.....

Lol...nope. sorry. sure don't. I used to know a couple of Falls cops, but that was about 10 yrs ago. I'm sure they're long gone by now.

 

[dobie]

I am appalled that an officer of the law is promoting law-breaking activities. Just absolutely appalled... :basketcase:


that's because you never saw him at The Nats......:drive:

and another top secret trip to Ohio and no word?:toetap::toetap::toetap: Pat693834spdF8

I was just as bad this past year too......

 

[Basketcase]

I was at HQ for a Boeing Audit. Didn't have 5 minutes to myself... We are getting together NEXT month, remember...? :jester:

but you had time to go to ball game......

 

[69hemibeep]

but you had time to go to ball game......

Are you sniveling again

 

[ACME A12]

but you had time to go to ball game......

I took my customers to the game...one of the Boeing Reps is one of those guys that is trying to attend a game at every stadium...and he had not been to Cleveland before... I had made reservations at a nice restaurant...and had to cancel and change plans on the fly... It was work, not pleasure.

 

[Basketcase]

not buy'n it. doesn't wanna been seen in public with his car buddies, I get it and I'm hurt........:bart:

 

[moparstuart]

not buy'n it. doesn't wanna been seen in public with his car buddies, I get it and I'm hurt........:bart:

green and blue can not commingle

 

[ACME A12]

He's just trying to see how long he can get me to keep on 'splaining...

 

[Basketcase]

you're not as slow as Stuie said you were.......