restomod or not
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restomod or not
Picked up a 71 coupe a while ago really cheap and trying to decide what direction I should go with on the restoration. Its all original but kinda rough. Is it worth keeping the motor all original or do a light restomod( carb intake and exhaust)? I have a stroker that will fit in perfect and just crate up the original motor as another option.
Drifting
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Picked up a 71 coupe a while ago really cheap and trying to decide what direction I should go with on the restoration. Its all original but kinda rough. Is it worth keeping the motor all original or do a light restomod( carb intake and exhaust)? I have a stroker that will fit in perfect and just crate up the original motor as another option.
Burning Brakes
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It is my opinion that (most of the time) you can buy a restoration cheaper than do it yourself. If you are doing it to make money, it is probably a losing proposition. Decide what will make you happy, and do that. A well done and executed restoration, be it original style, or restomod, will sell. A poorly done version of either will not bring as much.
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I am a restomod guy, because I like to drive and enjoy them. If you want do shows and parades, and worry about rock chips, I would say go all stock. It is up to you, do what suits you best.
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One fellow finds any mod gross the next fellow finds stock boring,
It's Your car the build should be done to suit you and what you want anything else is pointless.... Déjà vu
Right now the hot thing with c3's is resto rods, some with more mods than others but even radial tires on a car that came with skinny bias plys is a mod,
in many cases a base model c3 that is driven, has miles, wear and tear will be worth the same or more nicely resto modded, the rare c3's are going to keep their value being all bone stock...but I still do not see c3's as investments unless I am investing in fun....
It's Your car the build should be done to suit you and what you want anything else is pointless.... Déjà vu
Right now the hot thing with c3's is resto rods, some with more mods than others but even radial tires on a car that came with skinny bias plys is a mod,
in many cases a base model c3 that is driven, has miles, wear and tear will be worth the same or more nicely resto modded, the rare c3's are going to keep their value being all bone stock...but I still do not see c3's as investments unless I am investing in fun....
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One fellow finds any mod gross the next fellow finds stock boring,
It's Your car the build should be done to suit you and what you want anything else is pointless.... Déjà vu
Right now the hot thing with c3's is resto rods, some with more mods than others but even radial tires on a car that came with skinny bias plys is a mod,
in many cases a base model c3 that is driven, has miles, wear and tear will be worth the same or more nicely resto modded, the rare c3's are going to keep their value being all bone stock...but I still do not see c3's as investments unless I am investing in fun....
It's Your car the build should be done to suit you and what you want anything else is pointless.... Déjà vu
Right now the hot thing with c3's is resto rods, some with more mods than others but even radial tires on a car that came with skinny bias plys is a mod,
in many cases a base model c3 that is driven, has miles, wear and tear will be worth the same or more nicely resto modded, the rare c3's are going to keep their value being all bone stock...but I still do not see c3's as investments unless I am investing in fun....
with what "Bats" said.
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Picked up a 71 coupe a while ago really cheap and trying to decide what direction I should go with on the restoration. Its all original but kinda rough. Is it worth keeping the motor all original or do a light restomod( carb intake and exhaust)? I have a stroker that will fit in perfect and just crate up the original motor as another option.
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From a Money perspective it is possible to buy a restored or resto mod car cheaper than you can build it your self I wouldn't consider one better or worse than another. A restored car has more possible buyers, and will be easier to sell. A resto mod will have less buyers, and the buyers will be more critical on how the car was built. In the past the Restored cars have always won out price wise, how ever that trend is reversing in recent times. If You watch the auctions the resto mods C1's have overtaken the restored cars. This is of coarse an average restoration, a car that does not have very rare options or history. My only advice if You are looking for value at re sell time is to go all in. If you restore have it NCRS Judged. If resto mod then new frame and the latest tech from one end to another. Otherwise, just build it how ever You want it, and be happy doing it, and not be concerned with value in other peoples minds.
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