Now speaking for the opposition, WWFD. Frank would not have told you
no. Cars have been restored from hulks in far worse shape, some from
molecules that vaguely remembered having flown in close formation. If
it has that kind of sentimental value to you, your odds of completion
have improved. You CAN do it, especially if you have those welding and
bodywork skills that I lack. I will be jealous...
David L
On Aug 1, 2011, at 13:40, "Andrew Payne" <andrewpayne@intrex.net> wrote:
> "I will nominate you for Sainthood if you can make something even remotely
> sturdy and driveable out of it."
>
> Jim's post seems to echo the sentiment of most of the list. I think that
> tonight I will spend some painful time honestly assessing the car. So I can
> be realistic, if I am buying a new tub, it will be as part of an assembled,
> running car. I hear stories of people finding such cars for $500, are these
> deals at all common, and where would I find such a beast? If I honest, my
> current MG has nice steering wheel and a good roll bar. Most other parts
> probably need to be replaced. (It's actually better than that, but not by
> much.)
>
> Drew
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