Matt da Cote
I was toying with the idea, but that lot are a bunch of teases
Other Matt, Im trying to change but old habits die hard
If its any consolation with the VW lot they are starting to go away from the whole lowered thing, and cars that were slammed are starting to go up in the world again slowly but surely.
I got out of the VW thing as it was becoming too formulaic.
People getting a virtual crucifixion for fitting the wrong year front wings, Lights that sort of thing.
There is a big chunk of me that thinks sympathetic renovation is the way to go on this one too if that helps?
and when i mean sympathetic I mean the car that got driven into the field with as much of that car as I can reasonably salvage within reason.
I dont however want it to be like a new car, I like the fact the seats are faded, I like the fact the paint looks like it was applied a long time ago.
I will be looking to make it solid and have a Mechanical overhaul where needed.
but I will be matching what is currently good on the car if that makes sense?
If something Is Knackered and has a rathole in it , it will be repaired replaced, If it looks slightly worn or has surface blemishes but is servicable it stays put.
Its a retorical question When does a nice old car become a museum peice and cease to be a motor vehicle for fear of devaluing it?
As for affecting its resale with mods? That is another bone that takes some chewing.
Who am I building for? Ultimately me really. I have been dicking about with old cars since I was old enough to drive. Never once have I come in under budget and made a profit on any of my disguarded toys
Bottom line like it will be for most of us doing the car thing.
Its a hobby, Like fishing, stamp collecting, Playing Golf...Do what works, and enjoy it.
For me The payoff needs to be the enjoyment, very few people make a living out of fixing up old cars, like very few make a profit out of smacking tiny balls about fields on a sunny afternoon.
I have had work done by "Proffesional" Restorers in the past, Highly regarded ones as it happens.
Athough they will do a good job it will always be dont to a price.
On that car I looked at the handywork i was initially happy with again a few weeks later, took off the rose tints, saw the same wadges of filler I would have used had I been a bit slap dash, lets get the car out and the money in.
So I Sold the car quickly, decided that even restorers must be human too, bought a Mig learned how to use it.
I dont farm stuff out any more.
Sorry i digress...
Really the Bottom line this time or nearly so bear with me please.
If any one of us did the best possable job, Added the parts we bought, added the labour, Would any of us be onto a winner?
Sorry If I went into one, No Vitriol was aimed at yourself , I just find it facinating that we as petrolheads in general expect to break even on a hobby we are fanattical about.
I am under no illusion this car will cost me more than Its worth.
It dont matter though as long as I am having fun
