I maintain my position. Doing the work yourself means you have to have
(purchase) the tools and ancillary comsumables necessary to do that work. If
you get the right (reasonable quality) equipment you'll spend significant bucks
for compressors, paint equipment, autobody supplies, metal working tools,
welding, and the like unless off course you already have them from previous
restores.You also have to have a place to do it. Unless you have a place for
painting, sandblasting, powerwashing, etc you'll have to outsource it. Lastly
if a person is going to use any of this wonderful equipment you may have to
spend more on a bit of rewiring for extra 220 outlets.
Believe me, I've done the math. It would cost me thousands to get the tools and
stuff just to do all the work myself. Buying good quality is definitely cheaper
for mere mortals whose garages do not resemble the contents of a Snap On Tool
truck.
Every expert I've read recommends without exception that it's cheaper to buy
the best car you can afford. And if you want a really nice car, buy the best
you can find or wait until one shows up. Underwriting quality restoration of a
clunker, though noble, is no bargain even if you do it yourself.
Jim
triumph6970@netzero.net wrote:
You are very wrong about not being able to refurbish a car to new for 18K. Many
of us do all the work ourselves. When including labor, I would say your right.
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