Rick,
Pretty well stated! I feel the same way about Huxley (my former rust
bucket Mk1) After spending around $15,000 on the restoration/upgrades,
I couldn't expect to recover anywhere close to that amount, but probably
wouldn't if somebody offered to buy it for that amount.
Joe
rstieg wrote:
>
> Joe (and guys)
> Spent 400 bucks on a thrice painted rust bucket used as a bondo training
> aid.
> Spent another 4.5 grand getting it to "close" to finished.
> Spent 18 months under, over around and thru the thing, buying air
> compressor, spray
> rig, tools, more tools, parts, etc. etc.
> Wouldnt sell it today. period.
> One of the most self-satisfying projects I've ever had.
> Some things you cant quantify with your wallet.
>
> rick stieg
> 75 Spitfire.
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