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[Potta]

Don't be stupid Hamo.

[Potta]

Let me expand on that.

 

You've saved up that money to do that car.

 

You obviously had the passion for it or you wouldn't have worked so hard and sacrificed stuff to save up to get it done.

 

Just because at this moment in time someone has said it aint worth it and you're wasting your money, doesn't mean you should give up.

 

I am speaking from experience.

 

It is YOUR car, YOUR money, and it will be worth a million bucks to you to have it back together, painted up and cruising around.

 

If in doubt, just have a look at "lucky the lime green metallic". Very soon there will be a start up video there and it will make so many people happy because they know where it has come from and have followed it from beginning to end.

 

Imagine how Grant will feel after all of his hard work to turn the key and hear a rumble and drive off down the street.

 

I'll feel the same about your car when you fire it up for the first time, and I'm sure I"m not alone.

 

Imagine how awesome it will be for you.

 

Who gives a toss what its worth, we told you what it would cost at the start and that it wouldn't be worth what a two door would be worth and your response was so what, so why should it change now 

[sibhs]

Sorry Chris, but that is absolute rubbish....

If i purchased a 2 door and a 4 door and the proceeded to spend $40k restoring and modifying (no numbers cars just s 's etc.). I bet my left one a 2 door would bring a fair bit more....

E.g. Lets assume we buy a rust free version in need of restoration. Assuming very or no rust due to someone elses work.

A nice 4 door complete car with all bits in various states of crap will cost around $5k.

An equally nice 2 door complete car with all bits in various states of crap will cost around $10k.

We then proceed to spend $40k on both to an equally nice rather good standard.

Lets be honest, this is a reasonable budget for a nice car, painted, retrimmed and decent driveline.

The 4 door will be lucky to pull $20k if put on the market.

The 2 door will be lucky to pull $40k if put on the market.

A 2 door will cost twice as much to start and be worth twice as much at the end....

Sugarcoat it all you like, but i stand by these assumptions...

The only reason there are so many four door lc/lj projects on the go is the builder cannot afford or have your thoughts in regard to end values.

In the end, i assume noone builds a car for resale, but it has to be in the corner of everyone's mind... Stop kidding yourself.

Cheers.

My thoughts exactly Skap.

 

Sure, fix-up your car, 4 door or not.  Just don't pay someone else to do it unless you want a trophy winning show car, that is where you waste your money on other peoples labour.  My car will be the best I can do, not some rich panel beater -  spray painter.  It won't be perfect but it will be all yours. 

[Ice]

Hamo if it was me i wouldnt go thru with it resale or not that car will owe you 20 k plus on the road if you keep it for years fine but if in 12 months time your over it and go to sell it get ready to drop some coin as others have said

Your car your money

[Ice]

Thats the smart thing to do hayden you got your head screwed on son

[N/A-PWR]

Hamo,

if your Torana was the quickest in town - everybody would want it,

 so Quag paints it and we give it a Power up Hamo,

 big head, carb and cam should do it.

 2K paint + 2K power plant upgrade = 4K

[MictheAussie]

I don't know if it will help, but here is my Torana story.

I bought a 73 LJ 2 Door in 2000. I completely rebuilt it on the cheap and loved that thing more than life itself. All the while everyone telling me I spend too much on it, go too fast, am a hoon, etc... But damn I loved that car.

Come 2005 and I have to buy a little Diamond ring, the car needs a good rebuild and figure maybe it is time to grow up and move on with my life. I sold the car for $4500. I figured I could buy another one when I want one and it will be great. Not so much.

Well, it didn't even take a year and I regretted selling the car. I still love my wife and the direction my life has taken, but I wish I had kept the car. So sure, buy another one. Well with 2 kids and a mortgage and the fact that the same car 8 years later would be worth $15K+ there is no way in the near future that I'll have another LJ in my garage.

I always say, the only regret I have in my life is selling the Torana. MY advice is that even though you are over it at the moment, think long and hard before selling the car.

Is this your "dream" car? Will you miss it in a few years. Will you have the funds again to do this kind of a project? Remember, things only get more expensive from here.

 

If it were me, I'd work on my welding skills, maybe take a class. I'd do all the rust repairs and take Quag up on his offer. $4-6K and you can have a decent streeter and then have $8K for a decent daily.

[sibhs]

If the passion is gone and you have space, pack it up and store it. Use your 14k for what ever is best for you at this time in your life. The car won't loose value sitting in a shed.

[Potta]

Thats the smart thing to do hayden you got your head screwed on son

 

You don't make friends with Salad!!

 

Ie. Just cause its the smart thing to do, doesn't mean its the right decision.

[hawk]

Hamo if you look through my thread you will see i have come close to selling mine twice for similar reasons to you. In the end i just cant bring myself to do it and couldnt imagine driving another car as a daily it does all cost money but wjen your vehind the wheel of something unique it s a grwat feeling. So many people can relate to them and then you can laugh at the wankers in there commodores with chev badges haha.

If i had the money you have or your saving skills i can assure you that my car would be first on the list with a respray and decent driveline. If you do all the work yourself as above you could do it for around 2k including buying the equipment. That 2k is for the respray. You have rebuilt the motor already so thats done. Throw a m20 behind it and a standard diff with a standard interior. You could have it done for 6k including reg and roady if you do all the work.

Then you will have the pride to tell people you did it yourself. I get some funny looks when i tell people i built my motor myself for like $200 but it makes me proud to say that. In the end its up to you but give it a while and tackle a few small things while you decide.

Good luck whatever your descision.

Im also sure any members close by would be happy to help and you have all the support you need to get through it on here.

Btw im 20 renting with my partner and paying my way which is hard but can be managed.

[Ice]

Hayden buy your 4wd drive ute and explore oz mate you can get another torana anytime you want
travel now while you are young dont wait till your old

[Ice]

You don't make friends with Salad!!
 
Ie. Just cause its the smart thing to do, doesn't mean its the right decision.

Craig it is the right decision

[Potta]

Craig it is the right decision

 

Hypocrite much?

 

Mr I've had my Sandman for 25 years and will be buried in it!

 

Either way its not my decision or yours Gene, just giving my opinion.

[hawk]

As an unfinished project the shell will be worth stuff all even with the replacement panels you would be lucky to gwt much over 2k
Thats is my opinion after folling prices on ebay for a while. The market isnt there atm and this car needs a lot of work.

The motor if its just the bottom end and head all reco expect 500 -1k max.

I would be interested in the 350 holley and manifold and possibly the su's and manifold pm me a rough price your after cheers