<VV> Restoration - DIY is $atisfying

[dennis dorogi]

I am basically building (restoring?) a car but there is no longer any rust 
on the Carl Sagan 64 Spyder convertible.   The quarter panels are on, and it 
is starting to look like a very solid car.  See it at Gary Swiatowy's 
website   http://rides.webshots.com/album/233356382dqYpqr  DIY can be 
satisfying. I  hope this car will survive, but I still have along way to go.

Dennis Dorogi


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From: <vair140 at aol.com>
To: <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Restoration - DIY is $atisfying


>
> Here's my take on it, I know not everyone can do everything on their 
> vehicles.  When "I" restored mine I new that I could not do the body and 
> paint work, I did the interior work (except the headliner)
>
> and removed all the trim work and reinstalled it after painting.  The 
> engine needed very little but I did carbs, belts, points and plugs 
> etc.lclc took care of what I couldn't do.  I may not have done it 
> completely by myself, but I restored it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Guy Brandes
> 65VAIR 140
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J R Read_HML <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Charles Lee <Chaz at ProperProper.com>; virtualvairs 
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; Tony Underwood <tony.underwood at cox.net>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 8, 2010 3:19 pm
> Subject: Re: <VV> Restoration - DIY is $atisfying
>
>
> That one is sort of funny to me.
> I once took a Vair for 4 wheel alignment to Firestone.  Had made sure
> verything turned as it should before hand.  They agreed to do the work, 
> but
> ot at the flat rate, they would charge for the time required instead.  I
> ad all the specs with me and "oversaw" the work.  I ended up paying (don't
> ecall for certain $10 - maybe $15) LESS than their standard "book" rate.
> rinned all the way home.
> So, while I did not personally align the car, I came away from the
> xperience with a satisfaction similar to DIY.
> Later, JR
>
> ---- Original Message ----- 
> rom: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>> 1a) the Flat Rate Manual - in my experience - tells me (a) the minimum I
> will be charged, because they will not charge less (especially if you've
> already agreed to pay more)
>
>
> So, DIY is so much more satisfying on $o-o-o-o many levels !
>
> Charlie
>
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