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Originally Posted by HairToStay
She. Classic muscle car chick. Gearhead.
Sarah, if the restorer does all aspects of restoration, you're on the right path. Some only do certain things like retinning (replacing sheet metal like trunk pans and floor pans), others are engine experts, etc.
But you really do need a mechanic to get under the car, under the hood, into the engine. I can not tell you how many rusted heaps there are on eBay, Craigslist and in the backyards of all the farms around here. People "think" they are worth a fortune but unless you find a rare Yenko or Shelby (and if you do, tell ME!), they cost a lot to restore.
Just remember the high prices you see are mostly due to Barret-Jackson and other auctions where the cars, for the most part, are totally original or concours restorations that cost upwards of $100k.
Hemmings is a great resource, and also find forums on the particular car and then ask the guys what they think.
And keep us updated ... if you do restore it, take pics of every step (which I do) so I can see |
I looked at the hemmings site last night. Very cool.. My neighbor has a 55 Mustang he restored over the last 10 years. It is super nice. The paint looks amazing (bright red). He is interested in the Impalas too. I will try and get some pics of the stang today for you Pam. I think it is right up your alley
What year car is the one in your avatar? And what is the model and all, I love that dark green, it looks tough !!