Xander Wildeisen Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/460679786590154/?ref=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Buy the car and I'll throw the rust in for free. What a deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 4 hours ago, drhach said: Buy the car and I'll throw the rust in for free. What a deal. Truth in advertising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 6 minutes ago, TAKerry said: Truth in advertising! If his experience with Facebook Marketplace is anything like mine, most people don't or can't read the adds and they will ask if it rust free. Some of those people who respond make me wonder if they can tie their own shoes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 I predict that there is a hot rodder somewhere in that cool car's not-too-distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 8 hours ago, JamesR said: I predict that there is a hot rodder somewhere in that cool car's not-too-distant future. Why do "Hot Rodders" always seem to have more cash, energy, ambition and insight than "restorers"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel boeve Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 2 hours ago, Reynard said: Why do "Hot Rodders" always seem to have more cash, energy, ambition and insight than "restorers"? Because many start but not many end their buildings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I think someone willing to 'hot rod' a car can do so on a tighter budget than a correct restoration. If the right steering wheel cannot be found for less than $800 something good out of junkyard or aftermarket will suffice. The same goes with any other hard to find parts. One can take their pick of running motors from the auto recycler. Paint can be so so or even non existent, just polish it up and put clear coat over whats there. I have a young friend in his early 30's that re did a 68 camaro. He called it project penny pincher. He built quite the resto mod for literally pennies on what it would have cost to restore the car. Sold it and is now nearing completion of a 56 Nomad. He started working on the Nomad about 18 months ago and its on the road and he is enjoying it. Compared to my correct restoration that is now 6+ years and still sitting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 28 minutes ago, TAKerry said: I think someone willing to 'hot rod' a car can do so on a tighter budget than a correct restoration. If the right steering wheel cannot be found for less than $800 something good out of junkyard or aftermarket will suffice. The same goes with any other hard to find parts. One can take their pick of running motors from the auto recycler. Paint can be so so or even non existent, just polish it up and put clear coat over whats there. I have a young friend in his early 30's that re did a 68 camaro. He called it project penny pincher. He built quite the resto mod for literally pennies on what it would have cost to restore the car. Sold it and is now nearing completion of a 56 Nomad. He started working on the Nomad about 18 months ago and its on the road and he is enjoying it. Compared to my correct restoration that is now 6+ years and still sitting. All very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 On 8/9/2024 at 12:58 AM, Reynard said: Why do "Hot Rodders" always seem to have more cash, energy, ambition and insight than "restorers"? Maybe because they are 20 to 40 years younger, are not burdened with "life" (mortgage, wife, 2,5 kids, college tuition, a mother-in-law and a dog), and are able to funnel a greater amount of their time, energy and money into their cars. They may not have the guilt old farts have in butchering grandma's "go to church" car. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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