Re: 1955 Caribbean original engine ?

Posted by ewrecks On 2015/5/30 0:43:00

I would echo the comments by Magnolia. What you want to accomplish with your project will determine the ultimate cost. If you have a complete interior a quality upholstery shop can work from that material or photos on this site or others to create a factory quality interior. It will not be cheap.
Likewise, a matching number engine would be something to hope for in a show car but the cost of taking a car to Pebble Beach quality will probably exceed the current value of the car....unless you do much of the work yourself.
Jack Vines who post frequently on this site has offered completely restored 352 engines for less than what I paid to have mine rebuilt by a friend who runs a local rebuild shop. The accessories- particularly the dual quads and batwing with proper linkage are now running more than the cost for an engine.
There are no real restoration or judging guidelines out there for the Caribbean and this site will be your best source for getting the car back together.
I am at the tail end of getting a basket case back,on the road and hope that you enjoy the process. These are not cars that anyone should hope to restore and retire on the profits.....but they are amazing cars.