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We've got one of them on the farm! Still gets used as a field bin during harvest occasionally!Quote:
Originally Posted by olbod
I think it's a horrible thing but Pop loves it, has an extended bonnet jam to get more air into the radiator and keep it cool, big problem with the old English trucks over here.
Cheers
Will
I didn't say your not increasing there value. I said you are ALWAYS going to spend more restoring one than it would cost to buy one already fully restored. Obviously there will be rare exceptions where the car is unique and highly sought after.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR LR
Eg: You could easily spend $30,000 restoring an old Series III Land Rover ........... It would probably be worth $5,000 when finished.
There is people that make money out of car restorations ............... There the ones the car owners pay to work on it... Eg: the mechanics, upholsterers, panel beaters etc.....
seeya,
Shaen L.
Stop stirring up ****.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR LR
How many classic cars have you restored at a profit? What hourly rate did you make on your time put into these projects?
Profitable restored cars equals big bucks to buy and big bucks to restore, look at the current value in vintage cars.
Unless its rare they arent worth what the cost to restore unless you can do all the work your self, those who were lucky enough to pickup veteran/vintage cars back when they were almost being given away are the ones making a profit selling them but those days are over thanks to the internet.
How about a Kombi Marcus ? Their prices are going up and there is plenty of new parts available - and they are still affordable to buy.
Good choice. A nice splitty.Quote:
Originally Posted by loanrangie
They're getting rather expensive now. You could be paying $60k for a restored one, about $10k to $20k unrestored. I'd be looking for an ex Australian Army one. Vietnam service would be a plus.
Here's a bargain!
1966 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi Van/Minivan | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Belmont Area - Cloverdale | 1047604977
(too much tin worm)
Better still, these require little restoration and would probably be cheaper in the long run.
1965 Volkswagen Kombi splitscreen | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Redcliffe Area - Kippa-ring | 1049276213
1958 Volkswagen Split Screen Kombi V8 Turbo | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Penrith Area - Penrith | 1048310075
Nick, I looked into VeeWee's a couple of years ago,, haha, not too sure how I'd go finding one at the right price. I like the Beetles more myself. I've had a 63 Beetle, and I think if memory serve correctly, about a 74-ish Camper. Got really frustrated with the camper as it blew a plug, twice even :mad:
As for V8's, I can't seem to stop being a rev-head, hence one of the reasons I got rid of the D2 V8 :angel:
If I was to have one now, I'd want a manual, and would probably not have a license within a week :twisted: 20 years ago, there weren't as many tossers on the road, people paid attention to their own driving, and others around them, so if you did make an error, there was generally two of you trying to rectify the situation. These days, if you should come a cropper, others have no idea of defensive driving, or thinking what the other "might" be going to try and achieve, so all is lost :(
I'll stick to a little "old" 4 cyl now :D
What do I say, Chops, you missed out on this bargain.
1955 Volkswagen Kombi Transporter Type 2 Kombi Cars For Sale in WA - CarPoint Australia
I'm hoping to keep my current build to around half that, but if it was worth $5K when I'm done, I'd be stoked...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by DoubleChevron
As someone who has restored and rebuild cars before, I agree with you comments entirely.
I restored a 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII (BJ8) over a period of 5 years.
I didn't do it to make money, I did it so I could have a classic sports car that i can drive around in and keep it for myself.
I didn't have a bottomless pit either so I chose my jobs carefully and in order of priority that allowed me to use the car regularly.
First up was an engine rebuild which became a priority when the oil seal overheated and the crank shaft spun a main bearing.
Then came a couple of reliability tweaks - a new radiator, coil, a new dizzy, changing the polarity to negative earth and installing an alternator.
After that it was the interior, replacement seals for lights and fittings and then into maintenance.
At some point the paintwork will need replacing and that's a big, expensive job, for they're bound to find some rust when they blast it back!
it really depends on what you want the outcome of the project to be....a car you enjoy driving or a car you get into perfect concours condition to win trophies or a car to sell at a profit.
Happy to discuss further - PM me.
bobby