Re: Old cars

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2023/7/18 9:56:06

I agree up to the point of tools and know-how.
As these vehicles age, they become less and less restorable, from sitting unprotected, parts decline, etc. Encouraging the unsuspecting to glom on to what's "available at the time" and things will go astray. P's maybe desirable but have more or less relatively low volume and parts continue to evaporate. I just saw someone on another brand site, guy even acknowledges he shouldn't have, and calls it a rust bucket. First thing he does is turn to the internet for answers/showing off his "prize"? Ron White has a slogan for that. I wouldn't encourage that as the pile shrinks.
Back in the day, these cars were much more available and in better condition and parts where available. Today, it pays to be discerning. It's not that easy, more costly, and declining know how. Values have not risen proportionately in most cases. Know what you're getting into before you try.("look before you leap" has worked for centuries)
Just ask yourself; if that "prize" took ~2000 manhours at the factory with trained people, all new parts available to assemble, why do you think it's a small task to return it to former glory - now?