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sunflower
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-- 03-01-2010 @ 4:25 AM
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Thanks for the replys,if I did go ahead with the restoration I would farm everthing out,the highest bid I received to bring it to a #1 car was 65,000$ I could see why it would pay to purchase one already done and why the cars I looked at in #1 or #2 condition are as high as 40,000.The car I wanted to restore was a 35Ford 5window deluxe coupe.Thankyou all.
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supereal
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-- 03-01-2010 @ 7:10 AM
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It is important to know that very few restorations reach the #1 level. If so, they are mostly "trailer queens", hauled from show to show because it is too risky to drive them. The essence of the hobby is to have a safe and fun vehicle to put on the road. For some of us, they are a time machine that takes us back to our youth. For others, it is a way to experience the technology of years long gone before their time. Don't let the dollar signs keep you from enjoying the "collector car" experience. Find a modestly priced car or truck that is in operable shape and you will see why so many of us are "old Ford nuts"!
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old green
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-- 03-02-2010 @ 5:07 PM
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Beautifully put Super, My 34 cabriolet started out with a restorer estimate @ 10K...by the time it was done it was quite a bit higher. My poor wife was apalled at the check writing but the guy was honest and did a great job.(partial restoration). What you write is what we're all about...drive them and enjoy a great product that used to be!
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