Restoration Errors

[Paul J.]

Re: Restoration Errors

After a certain age, or deterioration of the body, you should only work on things you do not have to crawl under, stoop, lay down for or bend in any way to do. Or read very small printed instructions, for those who actually read such things.

I hear ya Steve! I'm about to get my eyeglasses updated. All around the shop are small magnifying glasses. I have to stretch before I ride the bike so I don't cramp up. A little while ago I was in the crawl space under the house, all hunched over working on the plumbing and repeating "I'm getting older, I'm successful, I know a plumber personnally, I don't have to live like this". But this afternoon I will crawl under the vette and I'll be saying "It hurts so good!"

Paul

[Patrick H.]

Re: Restoration Errors

I do NOT enjoy working on any car, not even the Sting Ray. Since I can afford it, I let the experts handle any repairs. This is true on all my cars. By the way, I am not a Corvette expert and would not have known anything was wrong with the car without expert advice.

-Clark

I've thought for a couple of days whether or not to say it, but...
if you don't enjoy working on the cars and you admit you can afford to have someone else do it, then I'm not sure why you complain about paying someone $95/hour to fix the issues.

Yes, the rate is high but if you trust the shop and it's your preference then go with it.

I'm going to go put a fuel line in a 72 now. For me it's like "therapy" to work on the car.

Patrick

[Mark K.]

Re: Restoration Errors

This is why I'm having a hard time buying a 66, 67 or a 69 big block convertible 4sp..

I am wanting to buy either a late model or an older car of the years posted above.

However, I can't make myself pay what people want for a car that has been through years of having a BUBBA owner. I just can't make myself get 50k for a car I have to de-bubba.

maybe 50k for a 435hp vert 67 optioned out I would de-bubba it if it was a no hit car etc..MAYBE

no hit is a big deal with me too, I have never been in a wreck but have had my cars hit in the parking lot with people backing up I'd fix them then sell it.

I can't stand bondo on ANYTHING or patch work on busted up fiberglass when we bought our 68 I had seen it after being soda blasted so I know it's a no hit car and that was a major plus for me.

but you're right you have to really look one over thats been "restored" I don't mind using places like paragon for hoses, even clamps and stuff like that but for non throw throw away items, I always look for originals.

You are dreaming if you think you can get any BB 67 for 50K. Better put a 1 in front of that number as a start.

[Clark K.]

Re: Restoration Errors

[quote=Patrick Hulst (16386);432473]I've thought for a couple of days whether or not to say it, but...
if you don't enjoy working on the cars and you admit you can afford to have someone else do it, then I'm not sure why you complain about paying someone $95/hour to fix the issues.

Patrick, I never intended for my post to sound like I was complaining. I was stating the labor rate for those who may not know. I am happy to have my shop repair things correctly. And, I know that if something was not done correctly, I can get them to fix it again, correctly.

I have a very valuable (rare option combo) Sting Ray that is a multiple concours winner AND a Top Flight car. It has been WORTH every penny of the $13K of repairs/corrections that I have invested in it since last November. -Clark