Thanks Mitch, not really too much wrong with it, a few nicks and small dents sadly. Yes i want it perfect and the reality of living in the Bay Area is things cost 25% more than anywhere else lol. It does add up super quick... Im also going to do a lot of labor myself so tack on another 20k+ if i...
Thanks Tom. Ive always wanted to do a proper restoration on this car... Itll take 18 months +/-. The trick will be separating the body from the frame in my driveway with no lift lol
Yes im going to do away with the vinyl top. Im a big fan of the stripped down look, no pin stripes, vinyl decals, racing stripes etc. I love that car in the video
Body and Paint - $8-10k
Engine - $4-6k
Interior - $4-6k
Frame powder coating - $1k
New wiring - $2k
Transmission - $2k
Miscellaneous...
This is exactly what the car will look like when done except, it has an M21, it will have red interior and different wheels/tires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6eTkTqnW1w
Owned this car since high school, bought from the previous owner whom was located in Milford, Ohio. It had a "frame on" restoration done back in 2003 and it came out nice, nice enough to get a look or two :D... Sadly ive left it at my parents house to die for the last 10 years.
I decided to...
GM Parts Direct has a new headliner listed at $8xx.00 i can't remember... My front windshield is cracked so it would be a good idea to knock it out. Is $8xx.00 what i should expect to pay?
Just placed an order for a 12' PJ Dump "DM". Got some upgraded options:
6 " cylinder on the scissor lift
Solar charger
Steel supports 12" OC vs 16" OC
48" sides
10k Bulldog single jack
Extra set of D rings
Black wheels
Upgraded to 14 ply tires
Added an extra tire/wheel mount with matching spare...
I can actually see that being a good idea. I will use this trailer to transport tools, table saws, chop saws, compressors etc. With just a powder coated deck they'd slide around all over the ****in place