My resto took about 2 1/2 years and cost somewhere around 25-30K ( I lost cost after the first 5K). It was the most frustrating, rewarding, agravating, disappointing, uplifting, depressing, exhilerating fun time I've ever had.

If I were to sell it I'd hope to break even just on parts.

The 25-30K was the cost to build without my labor for 2 1/2 years because you'll never get that back. That's the price you pay for doing what you enjoy and I never expect to make a profit out of a hobby.

Haveing said that, I'd be just as happy with an original survivor.......and it just so happens I've found a ridgy didge, one original owner genuine HZ Sandman. It's for sale and I'm "almost" sold on it......almost. Don't tell Mrs GTS