Re: A Matter of $$
The resto.
engine rebuild $5,000
Interior (+top) $2500
Paint plus supplies $3500+ (paint, primers, cleaners, thinners, fillers, sandpaper) assuming you have the guns
Tires, tubes $600
Brakes (parts to rebuild plus drums) $ $900+
Misc. penetrating fluids, rust removers, welting $350
Steering, fuel tank cleaning? Assuming the tranny and rear end is good or add a few grand more.
4,000 car
12,350 parts
16,350 could be more assuming body style rag tops increase the cost significantly due to fabric and tacking strips
Do you figure in how long to complete as opposed to get in and drive?
For 18K the restoration would have to be really top-notch.
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