Restoring Time

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by randytatum, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. randytatum

    randytatum Member

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    I have 5 cars but only 3 restored all of them being 70 models.. so i was outside and a guy pulled up, saying he wants to restore a car and he was looking at my 73 comet and asked would i sell it i said yes (wife wants some of my cars gone) and he asked me.. well how long does it take to get the car like u want it..i really couldnt answer him but i told him he needs to have the following...patience, a little extra money, a few cuss words, and most important a understanding spouse ( meaning they will understand that some weekends u wanna work on your project.. so what i'm asking is how long did it take for u all to get your car like u wanted. my 74 charger i started when i was 25...im 30 now lol....
     
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    rwbrooks50 Member Supporting Member

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    Answer: FOREVER !!!

    Most guys never finish, right JoeDirt.

    I am real good at tearing down and buying parts.

    Rick
     
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  3. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    26 yrs and my blue one is still apart.Drove it for 21 of those years (I'll be painting it this summer/fall finally! ) Started 5 yrs ago on it. My Sprint may get sold before I do a complete re-do on it...:huh:
    So are they really ever done???
     
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  4. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I've been working on mine for almost 4 years... This is what it looks like now...
     
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  5. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I'm not sure they're ever finished. Besides what will you have to do when they are?:)
     
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    About 9 yrs to get it drivable(with a couple years off in the middle). Time, money, and desire are all major factors
     
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  7. Pony Express

    Pony Express Haul'in @**

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    I hear you on the spousal desire... :16suspect

    I'll let you know in a decade or two on how long it takes. ;)
     
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  8. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    10 years so far...I change my mind a lot...:cool:
     
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  9. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    restored and..."like you want it." are two different cars...
     
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  10. Mav71

    Mav71 New Member

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    Or more...depending how many like you wants there is in your head :yahoo:
    I have 4 right now... :bananaman
     
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    Mine,,,is going to take awhile..............:cry:
     
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    Ditto... but only due to my lack of money and skills....lol wich will take me awhile to earn both :biglaugh:
     
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