Getting started on my 70 Duster... Finally
My advice is to be sure that you know what you are getting yourself into and take the time to realistically look the car over and prepare yourself for the unexpected surprises. Also start with what I like to call an “honest car” this means wearing its factory paint and not mummified in a bunch of old bad bodywork. If you think buying a car and thinking ... cool the car is already in primer is a good idea. Be sure you think it through or you will end up with a garage ornament that will feel like a never ending task or, you might give up on the project all together. I now remember all of this. I also remember when i find the unexpected and things that were initially unseen saying “oh well. I can fix that!” Because once you are committed... you will need to fix it and fix it to the best of your ability.
The bottom line is to be ready for anything that comes up. Enjoy yourself and follow through. Ask questions and listen to people who have done this lind of project. This car might not be a perfect restoration when I am done. But, its going to be a really cool car and I am taking a car that has been a garage ornament since 1987 and putting her back on the road. call me crazy bur, I am eyeballing another one to do for wyatt. This whole experience has been fun and a great bonding project for my boy and I. Lol Wyatt and I were adjusting the drivers door and after 3 hours of frustration. Wyatt was nearly in tears! He said “ im so happy that i feel like its my birthday” lol and we both felt really satisfied when we stepped back and looked our work over. Then i reminded him that we have to take it back off to jam the car out. He tried to debate with me and bounce ideas off from me so we would never have to touch that door again. I told him to forget it. Its coming back off and next time it will be easier.
I totally agree. It takes a lot of patience and commitment to get a car properly prepped for paint. I have forgotten the work involved in bodywork. Its been a long time since I have done anything like this.
My advice is to be sure that you know what you are getting yourself into and take the time to realistically look the car over and prepare yourself for the unexpected surprises. Also start with what I like to call an “honest car” this means wearing its factory paint and not mummified in a bunch of old bad bodywork. If you think buying a car and thinking ... cool the car is already in primer is a good idea. Be sure you think it through or you will end up with a garage ornament that will feel like a never ending task or, you might give up on the project all together. I now remember all of this. I also remember when i find the unexpected and things that were initially unseen saying “oh well. I can fix that!” Because once you are committed... you will need to fix it and fix it to the best of your ability.
The bottom line is to be ready for anything that comes up. Enjoy yourself and follow through. Ask questions and listen to people who have done this lind of project. This car might not be a perfect restoration when I am done. But, its going to be a really cool car and I am taking a car that has been a garage ornament since 1987 and putting her back on the road. call me crazy bur, I am eyeballing another one to do for wyatt. This whole experience has been fun and a great bonding project for my boy and I. Lol Wyatt and I were adjusting the drivers door and after 3 hours of frustration. Wyatt was nearly in tears! He said “ im so happy that i feel like its my birthday” lol and we both felt really satisfied when we stepped back and looked our work over. Then i reminded him that we have to take it back off to jam the car out. He tried to debate with me and bounce ideas off from me so we would never have to touch that door again. I told him to forget it. Its coming back off and next time it will be easier.