Pros And Cons Of Classic Car Restoration

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Restoring a classic car is absolutely not for the faint of heart. To be done correctly, it is very labor intensive, time consuming, and cost prohibited at times. In car restoration there are some challenges that the average person may not think is worth it, specifically finding a car and the time and money involved in restoring it. Locating a project car can be difficult at times and of course there is the cost to acquire the car. It is imperative to have some good outsourced specialty shops available to you. Some things are just too cost prohibited to undertake as a restorer. The finished projects can bring a sense of accomplishment as well as fetch a pretty penny on the market. Classic car restoration can be a lucrative, fulfilling, and educating experience if given a chance. Cost of a project car
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Some equipment is cost prohibited to acquire for a home shop. A good painter is always necessary, a car can be sanded and prepped for the painter to offset the cost of a professional paint job. The paint and drying booths, not to forget the paint itself, can be in the thousands of dollars. A good machinist is also necessary in most cases, due to the cost of the machining equipment. If restoration is to be done, original motors and transmissions should also be rebuilt and used. The more original a car is kept, the more the selling price will bring. In conclusion, classic car restoration can be a whirlwind of challenges! Given that everything falls into place and the challenges can be overcame, a sense of great accomplishment is usually the general feeling after a project is completed. It is a great accomplishment to start and complete a project with your own money, time, and hands. With perseverance and a little creative thinking on the projects, a project car can easily become a masterpiece that can be sold from five thousand dollars upwards to fifty thousand

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