Opinions please

[HK1837]

Good real world example Dave. $5k and it was a beaut body to start with and only a ute to perform panel work on. I've seen how much time and effort has gone into the yellow 5litre HK GTS may mate has just finished the body and paint work on. All up it is hundreds of hours work, probably getting nearer to 1000 hours. It is worth it in the end but still a massive investment in commitment and time.

[Vombil]

Good real world example Dave. $5k and it was a beaut body to start with and only a ute to perform panel work on. I've seen how much time and effort has gone into the yellow 5litre HK GTS may mate has just finished the body and paint work on. All up it is hundreds of hours work, probably getting nearer to 1000 hours. It is worth it in the end but still a massive investment in commitment and time.

can i say its also seriously hazardous to your health to have a hobbie involving resto on cars.

I burnt my hand pretty bad a week ago. Partial thickness deep second degree. Not to mention all the bog dust, paint and chems for killing rust etc.....

[SLR_dave]

Good real world example Dave. $5k and it was a beaut body to start with and only a ute to perform panel work on. I've seen how much time and effort has gone into the yellow 5litre HK GTS may mate has just finished the body and paint work on. All up it is hundreds of hours work, probably getting nearer to 1000 hours. It is worth it in the end but still a massive investment in commitment and time.

Reading your post #!5, and the above, Byron I do agree. From a financial perspective and considering time (and space) the advice to sell and get another one is responsible and sensible advice. I was responding to the idea it was never gonna be sold a bit differently.

I should I think, have thought to add to my earlier posts that restoring a vehicle can be like having one foot chained to the ground, and, if I consider it, there is always a question if you restore it yourself if you will actually ever drive it that hard. And if instead you'll be forever be washing mud out of the bits you spent months (years ) getting clean.

Also, reading through posts 16 to here, I also agree. Referring to my earlier posts, I suppose its also very easy to suggest to somebody, that restoring their car is a good idea when it's not me thats taking on the work!