Question For Anyone Who'll Answer
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Heel & Toe
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From: Calgary Alberta
Re: Question For Anyone Who'll Answer (ajchay)
Thanks to all that responded to my post. Its good to hear so many ideas & I will take all of them into consideration. That said...I think I am going to go with my gut on this one & try to pick up the car for cheap & start to restore her (that is if the frame & birdcage are in good shape ). I will keep you informed on the progress.
Cheers from Canada :cheers:
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Cheers from Canada :cheers:
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: Question For Anyone Who'll Answer (ACECO)
First, welcome to the insanity! :crazy:
I agree with Cali above that you will almost certainly spend more to restore it than it will end up being worth. However that said you also have to consider what I call the "hobby value". If you want a project that you can work on over time and your end goal is not turning a profit or breaking even, then perhaps if you can get it cheap enough it may be worth it TO YOU. I had alot of hobbies over the years and never did I consider if I was spending more than I could get back. If I did, I wouldn't have had any hobbies. :lol:
Now when I graduated to old cars, I took the same mentality with me. I'm in it for the enjoyment and not to make a buck. If some day I were to decide to make this a business, then I would have to view it differently. But as long as this is something I'm doing for my enjoyment, then one has to realize that any "hobby" comes at a price. FWIW.
Lastly, even with all that I have stated above, do not be mislead into believing that an old neglected vette will be either inexpensive or easy to restore. Lots of work and lots more bucks will be involved. However if this is your "thing" and your goals are to have an ongoing project and end up with what I consider to be one of the best looking old cars of the last 40-50 years, then offer the owner as little as possible and go from there. Your offer can always go up but you can never come down. :nonod:
Lots of luck and keep us posted as to your progress.
:seeya
I agree with Cali above that you will almost certainly spend more to restore it than it will end up being worth. However that said you also have to consider what I call the "hobby value". If you want a project that you can work on over time and your end goal is not turning a profit or breaking even, then perhaps if you can get it cheap enough it may be worth it TO YOU. I had alot of hobbies over the years and never did I consider if I was spending more than I could get back. If I did, I wouldn't have had any hobbies. :lol:
Now when I graduated to old cars, I took the same mentality with me. I'm in it for the enjoyment and not to make a buck. If some day I were to decide to make this a business, then I would have to view it differently. But as long as this is something I'm doing for my enjoyment, then one has to realize that any "hobby" comes at a price. FWIW.
Lastly, even with all that I have stated above, do not be mislead into believing that an old neglected vette will be either inexpensive or easy to restore. Lots of work and lots more bucks will be involved. However if this is your "thing" and your goals are to have an ongoing project and end up with what I consider to be one of the best looking old cars of the last 40-50 years, then offer the owner as little as possible and go from there. Your offer can always go up but you can never come down. :nonod:
Lots of luck and keep us posted as to your progress.
:seeya
I also bought it because it is the last of an era. The last of the 60's muscle cars. And, perhaps most importantly, the most voluptuous of ALL cars ever designed!
On a more practical note: be forwarned, a 68 is a unique car, 69 and up would make better projects.
