Told Myself, "No Restoration" But Did I Listen?

barbee6043 said
it will be really nice ride. yes things can get out of hand!!???
one thing always leads to another, new paint means those original bumpers must be rechromed ( or lucky you, nos ones), new paint means new interior, new outside mirrow, the list goes on!! LOL
that's why I tell m yself my cars will be a driver, and it will get gravel peck, scratch, dirty etc for sure, I don't sweat that it will never be perfect!! LOL
does your daught er have any interest in it?? she will be driving age soon. I have couple of grandkids bout driving age. i'm not sure I would trust the safety part of them driving old an car, that is lack of air bags????

True, I know it will be a driver & get chips or other wear, but when you're working on something it's tough to let certain things go when they stare you in the face. The hardest part is trying not to cross the line you drew in the sand for yourself.....LOL

The NOS front bumper was simply by chance, & the price was too good to pass up. I was planning to leave the bumpers alone for now but someone at Carlisle had it sitting there priced at half of what it would cost to have mine redone. So of course the faded rear one now has to match the new one. I'm leaving the wheel lip mouldings, the side view mirror & the other trim alone & remain content with it.

My Daughter likes the car & does show interest in them. Yesterday I had my Satellite out of the garage to work on the Scamp, so when it was time to pick her up at her friend's house I put the top down & off I went. On the way home she said, "You better show me how to fix this car so if you never get to it, I can fix it." :D

When she starts driving she'll probably be using my Wife's Mitsubishi Endeavor for a while. I'll let her drive the old stuff, but she is going to have to get familiar with the major differences. I'm worried less about the lack of airbags compared to the fact that the old ones have 4 brake drums & no discs or ABS. I'd like to upgrade the brake system, but with my schedule & budget it won't happen for a while.

Oh, Here's a pic of the Satellite......