When we bought Joans 72 convertible our original plan was to go over everything mechanically and drive it for a few years .We replaced all belts and hoses ,tires and all the normal things you would change after getting a car that has been in storage for 15 to 20 years.We got it safe and were enjoying driving it when I accidentally found a great body shop to restore the body and paint .I made the mistake of asking him in front of Joan What it would cost and she asked when he could do it and he said anytime we were ready and the next week it was there for restoration. Of course with new paint we had to have a new top and new interior and it snowballed from there to a new crate motor ,overdrive transmission, new rearend gears and then new wheels. We were able to pay as we went and took a kittle less than a year to build it her way. We could have bought one done for a lot less but we know this car and would not change a thing.
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John
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