Re: Considering a 48 custom eight that needs work - advice

Posted by kens53clip On 2009/12/17 13:01:38

Depends on what you want it for. If you want a guaranteed trophy winner at car shows, no way. If you want a "runner" with a cosmetic (not frame off)restoration maybe. If you can do a lot of your own work, maybe. I see surface rust but can not see rustout. Obviously, the more rustout you have, the more it will cost you. The interior looks trashed, but you can add some more stuffing to the seats and put on some seat covers and such, if that will satisfy you. The chrome does not look awful, but it is hard to see in the photos. If you have to rechrome a lot of stuff that will cost you $$. Also depends on whether the engine is free or not. If it is not free, that will cost you $$. Not all restorations have to be frame off, you know. And there is some pleasure in fixing it up. But I do think $2,000 is too high, especially if the engine is frozen.
Ken