- 1. What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mages, Michael" <michael.mages@leanintree.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:23:07 -0700
- I recently purchased a '72 B at an auction. Now that it moves in and out of the garage under its own power, there are a few things that need done, like new paint, new interior and seats, rear suspen
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- 2. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@Emeraldgrc.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 10:09:08 -0600
- I have been restoring (read: playing with) cars for over 35 years and have managed to enjoy this hobby without having to get into the saving account for more than immediate cash-flow issues. In short
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- 3. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Meyer" <wcameyer@msn.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:35:08 -0700
- I would get all the mechanical/electrical items sorted out, then paint, then upholster. Bill /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
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- 4. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: Carl French <leylandauto@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:54:29 -0800 (PST)
- 1.) Electrical problems and the windshield (assuming it is an inspection issue). If the rear suspension is a safety issue then do this to. If it is just dragging take your time. The main thing is get
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- 5. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
- Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 11:18:11 -0600
- You philosophy of not spending more on the project that the car will bring if sold is laudable. However, it makes me wonder what a good looking daily-driver, chrome bumper B roadster will bring in y
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- 6. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 03:57:42 +1030
- Hmmm, my usual first step is to sit down; light up a smoke; crack open a beer and contemplate the task at hand (this can go on for some time before a move is made). Then you need to consider all of t
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- 7. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 12:35:16 -0800
- I have a 1957 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MkII with large valve engine. Body in dirty condition, front suspension, dash etc in boxes but all there, engine rebuilt with all new mods by Aston expert. Would con
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- 8. Re: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: Carl French <leylandauto@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 19:35:25 -0800 (PST)
- OK Barrie, You are just doing this to tease us right?? :-) Carl, with no projects in the yard right now... Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net> wrote:I have a 1957 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MkII with larg
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- 9. RE: What to do first? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mages, Michael" <michael.mages@leanintree.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:16:22 -0700
- Just wanted to say thanks to all those who responded on this thread with all the helpful advice on how to proceed with the "project management" aspect of car restoration. I am excited to be working o
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