79 Bird of Prey
07-08-2004, 04:54 AM
Hey, im just curious to see what the majority of people look for in a restoration. please say which one is most closely what you prefer, or just say what it is you like if none really apply enough.
A) You want the car to be completely original. Matching numbers, original engine and transmission with orginal internals, restored interior to stock. You would prefer original paint, but resprayed original color is ok. Basically, if you bought the car at the dealer during that time, that is what you would get.
B) Not as worried about completely original. You would like numbers to match, but dont mind having a rebuilt engine or transmission. You dont mind about replacing some body panels or car parts so long as they work well. Rims and body must look like the original, even if they are new replicas.
C) You want a slightly original car. Prefer some numbers to match where they can. Though, you would like a slightly modernized car that is pretty original, yet can still perform. Different transmission, built up engine (preferably the stocker). Perhaps you dont mind having a different engine, so long as it was one intended for the car. You would prefer some new, nice rims and tires, for bling or performance. You'll throw in a modern sound system as well. You'll replace parts you dont like (find they dont work well enough for you) for better parts. A performance oriented classic car guy.
D) You frankly dont give a damn about matching numbers and such, so long as its the car you've been looking for and its legit, you want it. You're all about performance, it can have a totally different engine and tranny in it, different paint (color/style), different interior (color/style), even a roll cage. You would prefer some beautfiul high performance rims, tinted windows maybe. Every body panel can be replaced, with copys (fiberglass), lexan windows, roll cage. You want a moedernized performance HOT ROD!
A) You want the car to be completely original. Matching numbers, original engine and transmission with orginal internals, restored interior to stock. You would prefer original paint, but resprayed original color is ok. Basically, if you bought the car at the dealer during that time, that is what you would get.
B) Not as worried about completely original. You would like numbers to match, but dont mind having a rebuilt engine or transmission. You dont mind about replacing some body panels or car parts so long as they work well. Rims and body must look like the original, even if they are new replicas.
C) You want a slightly original car. Prefer some numbers to match where they can. Though, you would like a slightly modernized car that is pretty original, yet can still perform. Different transmission, built up engine (preferably the stocker). Perhaps you dont mind having a different engine, so long as it was one intended for the car. You would prefer some new, nice rims and tires, for bling or performance. You'll throw in a modern sound system as well. You'll replace parts you dont like (find they dont work well enough for you) for better parts. A performance oriented classic car guy.
D) You frankly dont give a damn about matching numbers and such, so long as its the car you've been looking for and its legit, you want it. You're all about performance, it can have a totally different engine and tranny in it, different paint (color/style), different interior (color/style), even a roll cage. You would prefer some beautfiul high performance rims, tinted windows maybe. Every body panel can be replaced, with copys (fiberglass), lexan windows, roll cage. You want a moedernized performance HOT ROD!