Which is worth the most???
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RE: Which is worth the most???
Now that we have that all figured out what you meant by "Restore", then it may be possible to "Fix-Up" an old Mustang to sell for a quick profit to unknowing buyers who don't really know what they are buying. I don't know of any members on this forum who buy a Mustang to fix it up to resell it right away. If I had that mindset, I would buy a rusted out Coupe, repair the obvious mechanical things, slap some Bondo on the rusty holes, and have MAACO slap on a coat of paint. We just have too much respect for our Mustangs to do that, and disdain anyone who takes that route. If you were to completely "Restore" a Mustang, then you will be out more money than you have in it right after you finish "Restoring" it. That is a given, and agreed on by all Mustang owners that I know who have "Restored" their cars. Good luck with your endeavor to make money on classic Mustangs.
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RE: Which is worth the most???
It would appear that the term "restored" means different things to everyone. To some of us, what your cars look like is a paint job and a detailing. To many people a restoration means there is no dirt, no rust, no worn parts, and everything is factory correct right down to chalk marks on the firewall and date codes on the lugwires.. A bit excessive to me, but those guys will always rip on someone who doesnt have a factory spec car.
I did the same thing you are doing when I was 16-19. I would pick something up for dirt cheap, put a 4 barrel carb on it if it didnt have one, headers, fix any mechanical issues with it and sell it for a profit. It wasnt a resto by any means, but it made me enough money to build my cars, pay for my gas, and go racing from time to time.
Its cool that you can do the work yourself, and I was just as adamant about everything being done by me. I still am. Nobody but me touches my rides untill they are sold, the most anyone else would do is machine work on the block, an alignment and mounting tires, because I dont have a $35k alignment machine in the budget. Everything happens in my shop, paint, engine rebuilding, transmission rebuilding, interior, rust repair. litterally everything..
you have it good in california, since cars dont rust there. I am workin on my first car, it was a California car most of its life. There are only two very small rust spots in it, and that happened while it was in Nebraska. Compare it to the mustang that is getting a ground up rebuild and you can see the difference between a Cali car and one from anywhere this side of the rockies.
relax the attitude just a bit, and people will be more willing to lend a hand. No need to be defensive because you havent learned all of the language yet. what that means is using the right words, phrases and terms to describe what you are doing. It is indeed rare that someone makes money on a restoration, mainly because of the work involved and also the expenditure in parts. But making everything look pretty and sending it out to be painted isnt a restoration, it would be a good start, but there is alot more to it.
Take a car down this far and you will understand what we mean. you wont have to cut out as much rust, since your are in california, but rebuild the entire suspension, engine, transmission, rear end, brakes, electrical system, interior, and fix any dents instead of just slappin bondo on and smoothin it out. There is a big difference...
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I did the same thing you are doing when I was 16-19. I would pick something up for dirt cheap, put a 4 barrel carb on it if it didnt have one, headers, fix any mechanical issues with it and sell it for a profit. It wasnt a resto by any means, but it made me enough money to build my cars, pay for my gas, and go racing from time to time.
Its cool that you can do the work yourself, and I was just as adamant about everything being done by me. I still am. Nobody but me touches my rides untill they are sold, the most anyone else would do is machine work on the block, an alignment and mounting tires, because I dont have a $35k alignment machine in the budget. Everything happens in my shop, paint, engine rebuilding, transmission rebuilding, interior, rust repair. litterally everything..
you have it good in california, since cars dont rust there. I am workin on my first car, it was a California car most of its life. There are only two very small rust spots in it, and that happened while it was in Nebraska. Compare it to the mustang that is getting a ground up rebuild and you can see the difference between a Cali car and one from anywhere this side of the rockies.
relax the attitude just a bit, and people will be more willing to lend a hand. No need to be defensive because you havent learned all of the language yet. what that means is using the right words, phrases and terms to describe what you are doing. It is indeed rare that someone makes money on a restoration, mainly because of the work involved and also the expenditure in parts. But making everything look pretty and sending it out to be painted isnt a restoration, it would be a good start, but there is alot more to it.
Take a car down this far and you will understand what we mean. you wont have to cut out as much rust, since your are in california, but rebuild the entire suspension, engine, transmission, rear end, brakes, electrical system, interior, and fix any dents instead of just slappin bondo on and smoothin it out. There is a big difference...
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RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: Dan66
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
He states that he knows more about Mustangs than most people in here.
Man, when I was his age, thought I knew everything myself, but as years passed by, and was exposed to all kinds of other life changing experiences, I came to the conclussion, that I really didn't know a damn thing in my teens.
Kids these days.
He'll agree with me in twenty years time, trust me.
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RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: Galactusz
I was thinking the very same thing.
He states the knows more about Mustangs than most people in here.
Man, when I was his age, thought I knew everything myself, but as years passed by, and was exposed to all kinds of other life changing experiences, I came to the conclussion, that I really didn't know a damn thing in my teens.
Kids these days.
He'll agree with me in twenty years time, trust me.
ORIGINAL: Dan66
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
He states the knows more about Mustangs than most people in here.
Man, when I was his age, thought I knew everything myself, but as years passed by, and was exposed to all kinds of other life changing experiences, I came to the conclussion, that I really didn't know a damn thing in my teens.
Kids these days.
He'll agree with me in twenty years time, trust me.
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From: CA
RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: Dan66
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
hey I am an enthusiast too. I do this as a hobby and because it is fun. I keep a few sometimes too. I just want to make money first before I do that.
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RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: atomsk680
i was just thinking the same thing. dipping in daddies money pit arnt ya?[8D]
ORIGINAL: Dan66
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
and now Im only returning attitude with attitude so blame it because Im 17.
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RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: Soaring
Now that we have that all figured out what you meant by "Restore", then it may be possible to "Fix-Up" an old Mustang to sell for a quick profit to unknowing buyers who don't really know what they are buying. I don't know of any members on this forum who buy a Mustang to fix it up to resell it right away. If I had that mindset, I would buy a rusted out Coupe, repair the obvious mechanical things, slap some Bondo on the rusty holes, and have MAACO slap on a coat of paint. We just have too much respect for our Mustangs to do that, and disdain anyone who takes that route. If you were to completely "Restore" a Mustang, then you will be out more money than you have in it right after you finish "Restoring" it. That is a given, and agreed on by all Mustang owners that I know who have "Restored" their cars. Good luck with your endeavor to make money on classic Mustangs.
Now that we have that all figured out what you meant by "Restore", then it may be possible to "Fix-Up" an old Mustang to sell for a quick profit to unknowing buyers who don't really know what they are buying. I don't know of any members on this forum who buy a Mustang to fix it up to resell it right away. If I had that mindset, I would buy a rusted out Coupe, repair the obvious mechanical things, slap some Bondo on the rusty holes, and have MAACO slap on a coat of paint. We just have too much respect for our Mustangs to do that, and disdain anyone who takes that route. If you were to completely "Restore" a Mustang, then you will be out more money than you have in it right after you finish "Restoring" it. That is a given, and agreed on by all Mustang owners that I know who have "Restored" their cars. Good luck with your endeavor to make money on classic Mustangs.
i knwo what people like and know how to budget my money for the most profit
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RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: david01130
wow dude. The only thing that my dad has boughten was the truck. I put a 5K lift on it from the money i have earned off the stangs. Dont be telling me Im spoiled. Im smart and know how to invest. I laugh when people think Im rich because in a way I can be considered for a 17 year old. What are you jealous cuz I know how to make money off these when people tell me I cant?
and now Im only returning attitude with attitude so blame it because Im 17.
ORIGINAL: atomsk680
i was just thinking the same thing. dipping in daddies money pit arnt ya?[8D]
ORIGINAL: Dan66
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
Your age explains your attitude. Hopefully you'll grow to see how your "just want to make money off these things" sounds to enthusiats.
Let me ask you this, though: if you have so little money to work with, how is a 17 year-old paying for a brand new truck and all these other Mustangs?
and now Im only returning attitude with attitude so blame it because Im 17.
o yea, i posted that 8 hours before you posted about your truck, and no, im not jelous of your little business.
unless your repairing all the rust on the chassis then i would feel bad by selling it to other people.
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RE: Which is worth the most???
ORIGINAL: THUMPIN455
It would appear that the term "restored" means different things to everyone. To some of us, what your cars look like is a paint job and a detailing. To many people a restoration means there is no dirt, no rust, no worn parts, and everything is factory correct right down to chalk marks on the firewall and date codes on the lugwires.. A bit excessive to me, but those guys will always rip on someone who doesnt have a factory spec car.
I did the same thing you are doing when I was 16-19. I would pick something up for dirt cheap, put a 4 barrel carb on it if it didnt have one, headers, fix any mechanical issues with it and sell it for a profit. It wasnt a resto by any means, but it made me enough money to build my cars, pay for my gas, and go racing from time to time.
Its cool that you can do the work yourself, and I was just as adamant about everything being done by me. I still am. Nobody but me touches my rides untill they are sold, the most anyone else would do is machine work on the block, an alignment and mounting tires, because I dont have a $35k alignment machine in the budget. Everything happens in my shop, paint, engine rebuilding, transmission rebuilding, interior, rust repair. litterally everything..
you have it good in california, since cars dont rust there. I am workin on my first car, it was a California car most of its life. There are only two very small rust spots in it, and that happened while it was in Nebraska. Compare it to the mustang that is getting a ground up rebuild and you can see the difference between a Cali car and one from anywhere this side of the rockies.
relax the attitude just a bit, and people will be more willing to lend a hand. No need to be defensive because you havent learned all of the language yet. what that means is using the right words, phrases and terms to describe what you are doing. It is indeed rare that someone makes money on a restoration, mainly because of the work involved and also the expenditure in parts. But making everything look pretty and sending it out to be painted isnt a restoration, it would be a good start, but there is alot more to it.
Take a car down this far and you will understand what we mean. you wont have to cut out as much rust, since your are in california, but rebuild the entire suspension, engine, transmission, rear end, brakes, electrical system, interior, and fix any dents instead of just slappin bondo on and smoothin it out. There is a big difference...
[IMG]local://upfiles/14646/63B174959D6E45788836EA81BFA90EBA.jpg[/IMG]
It would appear that the term "restored" means different things to everyone. To some of us, what your cars look like is a paint job and a detailing. To many people a restoration means there is no dirt, no rust, no worn parts, and everything is factory correct right down to chalk marks on the firewall and date codes on the lugwires.. A bit excessive to me, but those guys will always rip on someone who doesnt have a factory spec car.
I did the same thing you are doing when I was 16-19. I would pick something up for dirt cheap, put a 4 barrel carb on it if it didnt have one, headers, fix any mechanical issues with it and sell it for a profit. It wasnt a resto by any means, but it made me enough money to build my cars, pay for my gas, and go racing from time to time.
Its cool that you can do the work yourself, and I was just as adamant about everything being done by me. I still am. Nobody but me touches my rides untill they are sold, the most anyone else would do is machine work on the block, an alignment and mounting tires, because I dont have a $35k alignment machine in the budget. Everything happens in my shop, paint, engine rebuilding, transmission rebuilding, interior, rust repair. litterally everything..
you have it good in california, since cars dont rust there. I am workin on my first car, it was a California car most of its life. There are only two very small rust spots in it, and that happened while it was in Nebraska. Compare it to the mustang that is getting a ground up rebuild and you can see the difference between a Cali car and one from anywhere this side of the rockies.
relax the attitude just a bit, and people will be more willing to lend a hand. No need to be defensive because you havent learned all of the language yet. what that means is using the right words, phrases and terms to describe what you are doing. It is indeed rare that someone makes money on a restoration, mainly because of the work involved and also the expenditure in parts. But making everything look pretty and sending it out to be painted isnt a restoration, it would be a good start, but there is alot more to it.
Take a car down this far and you will understand what we mean. you wont have to cut out as much rust, since your are in california, but rebuild the entire suspension, engine, transmission, rear end, brakes, electrical system, interior, and fix any dents instead of just slappin bondo on and smoothin it out. There is a big difference...
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