Im going to sell my ATV and use the money to buy an old Chevelle maby a 1966 malibu or camaro. I know I wont have enough money to fully restore it even though im going to but ill put a little into it at a time. Ill probably spend about $150,000 totaly. But how much do you think i could sell a brand new 2000 Honda 300 4x4 i bough january 3, 2000 and i kept real good care of it so how much you think its worth. I will still stick aroud in the forums though.

 

A word from the wise. You can buy a fully restored classic for way less time and money than doing it yourself will cost. If you want to do it for the satisfaction, go for it. Otherwise grab a restored one and let someone else lose the money on it!!

After 5 years work, a friend has just finished a '67 MGB GT. It is currenlty for sale for a fraction of what he put into it, not including his time.

I belong to a Buick Riviera club and regularly see owners with way more money into their cars than they are worth.

Go for a restored classic, then you can afford to keep the ATV!

DJ

 

Greetings,

Couldn't agree more with Deej.

Each July, I attend Chryslers at Carlisle -- kind of a state fair for Mopar fans near Harrisburg, PA. (Incidentally, they have similar events for Chevys, Fords, Hot Rods, Vettes, Trucks, you name it.) At their Car Corral, you can shop through a hundred cars in various states of restoration. For $5,000 you can get something that runs and $10,000 buys a very nice muscle car. Even one in good shape will give you plenty of opportunity to fix, restore, upgrade and tinker without having a pile of parts in your garage for years.

I guess if you want the experience of doing a frame-off restoration, that's your choice. But also consider that doing a first class job requires more than you can fit in your garage. When you get into bead blasting, dipping, and the like, you're into real time and money.

So if you do go ahead, I'll offer one other word of advice. When considering a prospect, take a good body over good mechanics anytime. Its easy to bolt on a new water pump or even drop in a crate engine, but fooling with a body that has already been patched, filled, etc. is an art and a science without end.

Just my opinion, yours is just as good.

 

Go with Dr. Rod and Deej,
I'm knee deep in the middle of a restoration on a 69 Barracuda. It is taking forever, I have parts all over the place, and I dont have the tools at my shop to do all the things I need to do. restoring a car can take years especially when you have other commitments. So unless youve got plenty of time, buy a partially/fully restored car. Some projects never get done!! I've seen that TOO many times now...
DrROD, what kind of MOPAR do you have anyways?
RoostKing...

 

Greetings,

Well, while we have two Mopars in our garage, nothing vintage at this time. I drive a Durango (with the 360 engine -- a great hauler) and my wife drives a 300M. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I wouldn't get any other cars. Given my country hobbies, the Durango is terrific. And the 300M (which I never get to drive) is an amazing vehicle -- it absolutely prowls over the road, I swear it actually bends around curves and over hills.

Anyway, my family had a dealership from 1929 to 1975 (charter Plymouth dealers). In my youth, I had a 68 Barracuda, two 69 Road Runners, a 71 Road Runner (with electric sun roof) and a 73 Road Runner (in Petty Blue with STP red stripes). I'm nearing the point where I can afford to get another 69 Road Runner (my absolute favorite) but maybe next year.

I have a neighbor (college professor in his 50s) who's looking to buy a Hemi despite knowing too little about it all. We are going to Carlisle in a couple of weeks to shop. Its great helping someone else spend their money.

 

I know what u guys atre talking about my dad bought a 69 camaro that had been cought on fire and was toatly rusted out and made it a buetiful pro stock car. it had a 454 bored and stroked to 502 on alky,line locs,tubbed dana 60,full cage,center lines and a bunch of other stuff I have a pic of it when he started and when it was done if U guys want it I can e-amil it to U.

 

cars are a pain in the a** but they are fun and worth it i am in the process of restoring my 64 impala super sport and it aint as easy as it looks i still think you should go for it though great way to learn B(250R) send me the pics impalass@cruzers.com

 

67 Corvette Sting Ray 93k original miles 5 owners matching #'s factory air...listen to these guys they know what they are talking about I finally got smart and started making payments...need I say more...

 

hook me up w/ a picture MetallicA_1_69@hotmail.com i have a 70 nova w/ a 427 L88 i am rebuilding my dad baught it in 82 and we both love it we have had many offers from ppl wanting to buy it but we cant bear to part w/ it it is pretty much stock but it is also streetable that is the fun part sorry no pics i havnt got my scanner yet.

 

Cool, Two of my favorite things in one forum, ATV's and late 60's early 70's muscle cars. I have a '00 Honda Recon, and a 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T. My household also has a '69 1/2 Dodge Coronet R/T (alot like a super bee)with a 440 6-Pack, and an auto with 4:10 gears. It's cool that so many people are interested in the same things. ATV's and fast cars must go together.