evaluating a '70 for purchase
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Drifting
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thanks Alan,
I would plan to clean it up and bring it back to it's original specifications and parts. So a restoration, but not of the type you have accomplished. I would set my goal of getting top flight and then work on PV. I would spend only for parts that are missing (carb, air cleaner, others tbd) and general clean up, detailing and maintenance. I think it's a great candidate for judging as it is in very good condition (minus the mice).
It's very impressive to see the condition of the paint. I've not seen many original paint cars that show this nice. There are a few unfortunate bruises but they may be repairable without a full repaint.
I would plan to clean it up and bring it back to it's original specifications and parts. So a restoration, but not of the type you have accomplished. I would set my goal of getting top flight and then work on PV. I would spend only for parts that are missing (carb, air cleaner, others tbd) and general clean up, detailing and maintenance. I think it's a great candidate for judging as it is in very good condition (minus the mice).
It's very impressive to see the condition of the paint. I've not seen many original paint cars that show this nice. There are a few unfortunate bruises but they may be repairable without a full repaint.
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Hi G,
One thing that happens during a restoration is that if some of the bits and pieces are nicely restored they make parts around that bit or piece look a bit shabbier.... so one thing leads to another.
Extreme example...It SOUNDS like this car won't be painted, BUT, if it were to be painted, then the chrome that you were going to leave alone looks like it needs some work, and 'gee' the glass really does show those chips and scratches, so then the ss trim should be polished, and even the scratched lock bezel shows now.
Maybe the hardest thing about restoration is restraint.
From the few pictures... nice car.
Regards,
Alan
One thing that happens during a restoration is that if some of the bits and pieces are nicely restored they make parts around that bit or piece look a bit shabbier.... so one thing leads to another.
Extreme example...It SOUNDS like this car won't be painted, BUT, if it were to be painted, then the chrome that you were going to leave alone looks like it needs some work, and 'gee' the glass really does show those chips and scratches, so then the ss trim should be polished, and even the scratched lock bezel shows now.
Maybe the hardest thing about restoration is restraint.
From the few pictures... nice car.
Regards,
Alan
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Drifting
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From: Miami, FL
Alan,
Yes, I could see how that would snowball. I think detailing is a more accurate description of what I would do. With my 70 I recall touching up some paint then immediately scuffing it to match the surroundings. It worked great that one time. Finding used parts with "patina" is another thing. At some point I may become interested in a complete restoration, so a good solid car is where I would want to begin.
We'll see if this guy decides to sell. At this point he is still getting used to the idea and reluctant.
Yes, I could see how that would snowball. I think detailing is a more accurate description of what I would do. With my 70 I recall touching up some paint then immediately scuffing it to match the surroundings. It worked great that one time. Finding used parts with "patina" is another thing. At some point I may become interested in a complete restoration, so a good solid car is where I would want to begin.
We'll see if this guy decides to sell. At this point he is still getting used to the idea and reluctant.
