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      CommentAuthorwpg_idiot
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
     
    I'm seeking advice on restoring (or if I should even bother) a classic car that is stored in possibly a dangerous place. Any ideas on some people I could contact?
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    <blockquote><cite>Posted By: wpg_idiot</cite>stored in possibly a dangerous place</blockquote> as in...a falling down building, a bad area of town or perched on the edge of a cliff teetering back and forth ?
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      CommentAuthorwpg_idiot
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
     
    A neglected farmyard where the buildings around it are collapsing (with its contents of some classic machinery and vehicles inside).

    A few years ago when I first visited the yard I found a 1936(?) Mercury 1 ton grain truck in decent condition sitting in one of the sheds. Two years ago the shed collapsed on top of the truck.
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      CommentAuthorSputnik
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
     
    Unless it has some serious sentimental value... I wouldn't bother restoring an old 1 ton truck. There are lots of them all over the place and the market for them is pretty slim.

    You will end up spending more money restoring it than what it would be worth fully restored.

    Try looking for an old half ton instead.
    • CommentAuthorDeanK
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008 edited
     
    by collapsed its more then likely simply slowly fallen in and not actually caused any damage. I would be more worried about the amount of damage caused by rodents and birds. And... clearing off the fallen in shed would be pretty simple ...HOWEVER... wear boots with a steal plate in the bottom so those nails dont go into your foot.

    As to the if its worth restoring... or as a guide to how much it will cost you to restore..
    talk to these guys... http://www.mcaac.mb.ca/


    Just dont tell them where it is, before you claim ownership of it :)
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      CommentAuthorwpg_idiot
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008 edited
     
    Actually, I'm not interested in the old grain truck (though it would be cool). I have my eyes on a Ford Galaxie, which is in a building that hasn't collapsed.
    • CommentAuthorDeanK
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
     
    yikes!.. dont tell them where that is for sure!

    :)
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    what year is the Galaxie? My brother restored a 67 Firebird that he bought 20 years ago. It's an ongoing project. He races and drives it.
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    Restoring classic cars is insanely expensive. It's usually cheaper just to buy one already restored. For instance this '62 convertible is buy it now on ebay for $27K:
    http://tinyurl.com/3um25m
    You couldn't do it for twice that price.
    • CommentAuthorEastSider
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
     
    I agree Grumpy........I've done it twice with my mid 60's Baracuda's. Parts are extremely hard to find and when you do find them it costs an arm and a leg to buy them. On my 66 my hood had been crumpled in an accident and fixed with 60's style dent pullers, which meant drilling holes all through one corner of the hood to straighten it out. A replacement was found in Alabama at Year One Dodge for 800.00 USA plus shipping costs, unreal.........we ended up using the old hood at the end. Thats just one example of problems you can run into.......buy it already restored, much better!
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      CommentAuthorwpg_idiot
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    No respect for owners of "bought" car. If you don't know how it works, why are you driving it? Take a little pride in your car, your work, your life, get your hands greasy. That's my opinions on classic cars. I'm not saying they have to do all the work, just be a part of it.

    BTW, its a '63, and its similar (but not the same) as this one:

    http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/articles/lfm-issue01-a1-1.php
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    Posted By: wpg_idiotNo respect for owners of "bought" car. If you don't know how it works, why are you driving it?
    Curious response. Same logic should be applied to everything bought. Don't know how to build that stove? Don't cook on it. Don't know how to wire that computer? Don't surf the internet on it. I've no respect for people that have no respect for people who buy restored cars. Wait, that's just as silly a response. Never mind.
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      CommentAuthorSputnik
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    Posted By: wpg_idiotNo respect for owners of "bought" car. If you don't know how it works, why are you driving it? Take a little pride in your car, your work, your life, get your hands greasy. That's my opinions on classic cars. I'm not saying they have to do all the work, just be a part of it.


    The interesting thing about the hot rod world is that the builders actually prefer the building process over the driving part of the hobby. Most hot rodders I know build a car, drive it for a few years and then sell it to fund their next project.

    Some one has to buy that car so it might as well be someone willing to take care of it.
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    Just give this guy a quarter million dollars and he'll build you something cool.

    http://www.radrides.com/home.php
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      CommentAuthorwpg_idiot
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    <blockquote><cite>Posted By: grumpy old man</cite><blockquote><cite>Posted By: wpg_idiot</cite>No respect for owners of "bought" car. If you don't know how it works, why are you driving it?</blockquote>Curious response. Same logic should be applied to everything bought. Don't know how to build that stove? Don't cook on it. Don't know how to wire that computer? Don't surf the internet on it. I've no respect for people that have no respect for people who buy restored cars. Wait, that's just as silly a response. Never mind.</blockquote>

    Well SORRY if that's how I feel about it.
    • CommentAuthorbjon
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    Posted By: wpg_idiotNo respect for owners of "bought" car. If you don't know how it works, why are you driving it? Take a little pride in your car, your work, your life, get your hands greasy. That's my opinions on classic cars. I'm not saying they have to do all the work, just be a part of it.

    BTW, its a '63, and its similar (but not the same) as this one:

    http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/articles/lfm-issue01-a1-1.php


    OK, now you've got my interest. I have a strong addiction to these cars. I own 3 '63 galaxie 500 XLs. All late model (fastback) all 390 powered. I'm not looking to sell any nor am I looking to buy anymore, at this time. What exact model is the one you found and the engine / trans combination?

    In my mind (obviously) these are a very collectible car. Also fairly expensive to restore, but a labor of love and worth it in my mind. I currently drive one that I restored and am (when I have the time) working on the other two.

    As far as no respect for someone who buys a car, over someone who does the work to redo the car , I think there is more than enough room for both types of owners. A good knowledge of what the car is all about helps the owners who buy, fit into the car guy world though.
    • CommentAuthorbjon
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    Note: an attachment to last post has a picture of the car I drive, restored by ME.
    • CommentAuthorDeanK
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    "As far as no respect for someone who buys a car, over someone who does the work to redo the car , I think there is more than enough room for both types of owners. A good knowledge of what the car is all about helps the owners who buy, fit into the car guy world though."

    yeah you wach some of those Auctions on late night TV? Man some of those cars are freakin awesome!.. and alot of it is older guys (a high number in wheelchairs)... who are bidding knowing they would never be able to do it themselves but that they can really appreciate all the hard work that went into it.
    • CommentAuthorbjon
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    "yeah you wach some of those Auctions on late night TV? Man some of those cars are freakin awesome!.. and alot of it is older guys (a high number in wheelchairs)... who are bidding knowing they would never be able to do it themselves but that they can really appreciate all the hard work that went into it."

    I know of a couple of people who are disabled (one in a wheelchair) who actually do the work on their old Galaxies, and while they are not capable of doing everything (who really is) to their cars, they amaze me with what they are able to do. I guess it boils down to how bad you want something, moreso with the ones who are not able to afford Barret Jackson quality vehicles.
    • CommentAuthorDeanK
    • CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
     
    oh true.. dont get me wrong I know lots of wheelchair bound people who do whatever they want..its just seemed so quite frankly odd really... that so many of the "rich" people at these events were in wheelchairs

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