<VV> Restoration, was: Part Aquired

[The Robbins]

I started with a rolling wreck but yet the A/C worked, go figure. I knew
what I was getting into as far as being lucky to ever get close to half of
my investment back. It wasn't about that, I learned a lot and had fun (
except writing all of those checks ). I saved a semi rare optioned Vert from
getting sold for A/C parts and the Vette guys didn't get the steering
column. But looking back I could have doubled my money easy had I had done
that. <gg>


Joe




-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Mark Corbin
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 11:20 AM
To: The Robbins; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Restoration, was: Part Aquired

That's why it's nice to start with a nice, rust-free (or low rust) southern
or southwestern car (though they're not the only places that have little
rust problems.) The first resto I did involved a search for an appropriate
body shell, and it took 15 years of searching, and a stroke of pure luck,
to find a nearly rust-free body (from the desert out past Bakersfield). Had
it shipped back to Ohio for less than $1000, including purchase price. I
couldn't have bought reworked bodywork that good for triple the price! That
was back around 1990.

My current project car spent practically its entire road life in Aridzona.
However, that didn't keep it from developing some cowl and windshield frame
rust. But it's nothing us rustbelt guys can't easily fix. The rest of the
car is fantastic, though.

Unfortunately, I'm like Hank. Champaign taste on a beer budget..... LOL

BTW, those who have never worked on rusty cars are spoiled rotten. I think
everyone should have the experience of changing a rusted-in crossmember, or
have a seat fall thru rotted floorboards. (G) THEN you can go back and have
a better appreciation of your rust-free cars. 

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> From: The Robbins <therobbins82 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Part Aquired / EUM  painting
>
> Shoot that car was almost a show compared to what I started with. Go to
> http://community.webshots.com/user/davair1
> to enjoy what I had to start with. Nine Clarks patch panels and lots of
> custom made parts made it a solid car again.
> Not to mention lots of Benjamins!!
>
> ****  And the car is for sale, located in IL. For more details contact me
> off list. ****
>
> I like to think of restoring a rusty Corvair as a fire that you have to
> throw money on to put out..... Been there done that. Don't worry someday
you
> will get 30 - 40% of your money back so all is well. <ggg>
>
> Joe
>
> Here's the pics Hank sent me...trying to make me feel bad?  didn't work!!!
> LOL!!
>
>
http://picasaweb.google.com/patiomatt/HanksLm?authkey=Gv1sRgCI2kusW97sKZiwE#
> slideshow/5428276577526117666
>
> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
>

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