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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: DusterJeff]
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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: Stanton]
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09/04/14 11:30 AM
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These are typical examples where the restoration costs will exceed the final value. I just can't see either of these things being "desirable". But hey, whatever floats yer boat, right ?!?!?
I can take my 70 cuda, which has a 5.7 hemi conversion and tons of modern goodies to any mopar show in the country and be invisible. I love the car, it gets 25mpg and looks amazing, yet there are 50 of them at any mopar event. The rest of collection (around 15 cars), are all more oddball stuff.
The non desirable 53 dodge truck is actually a very rare right hand drive postal truck. Restored, it would be 1 of about 10 that are functional at this point in time with only 250 or so estimated to be made. I've never cared about the restoration cost vs selling cost of a car. I've never done a car with the hopes of selling it. That's why I have so many! I build these cars for me and how I want them done. I don't trailer anything, drive the fool out of these cars and it can piss some purists off sometimes.
I promise you this. If you go to a major mopar event you'll stop and look at this combo if it were done  . Cars are about making people smile. If you can't smile or laugh looking at these two, then something's wrong with you!
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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: McCandlessboy]
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09/05/14 12:53 AM
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These are typical examples where the restoration costs will exceed the final value. I just can't see either of these things being "desirable". But hey, whatever floats yer boat, right ?!?!?
I can take my 70 cuda, which has a 5.7 hemi conversion and tons of modern goodies to any mopar show in the country and be invisible. I love the car, it gets 25mpg and looks amazing, yet there are 50 of them at any mopar event. The rest of collection (around 15 cars), are all more oddball stuff.
The non desirable 53 dodge truck is actually a very rare right hand drive postal truck. Restored, it would be 1 of about 10 that are functional at this point in time with only 250 or so estimated to be made. I've never cared about the restoration cost vs selling cost of a car. I've never done a car with the hopes of selling it. That's why I have so many! I build these cars for me and how I want them done. I don't trailer anything, drive the fool out of these cars and it can piss some purists off sometimes.
I promise you this. If you go to a major mopar event you'll stop and look at this combo if it were done . Cars are about making people smile. If you can't smile or laugh looking at these two, then something's wrong with you!
Both are rare and badass. You certainly don't see them on the road anymore and when you do, i'd bet most here, would sit up and take notice! Then smile!
Some people didn't like when I changed from the original wheels and tires on my '70 Cuda, to Welds and Mickey T's either, but guess what! I didn't do it for them!
I say, do as you please with your vehicles. You're the most important person to satisfy!!
Chuck
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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: McCandlessboy]
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09/05/14 01:54 AM
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These are typical examples where the restoration costs will exceed the final value. I just can't see either of these things being "desirable". But hey, whatever floats yer boat, right ?!?!?
I can take my 70 cuda, which has a 5.7 hemi conversion and tons of modern goodies to any mopar show in the country and be invisible. I love the car, it gets 25mpg and looks amazing, yet there are 50 of them at any mopar event. The rest of collection (around 15 cars), are all more oddball stuff.
The non desirable 53 dodge truck is actually a very rare right hand drive postal truck. Restored, it would be 1 of about 10 that are functional at this point in time with only 250 or so estimated to be made. I've never cared about the restoration cost vs selling cost of a car. I've never done a car with the hopes of selling it. That's why I have so many! I build these cars for me and how I want them done. I don't trailer anything, drive the fool out of these cars and it can piss some purists off sometimes.
I promise you this. If you go to a major mopar event you'll stop and look at this combo if it were done . Cars are about making people smile. If you can't smile or laugh looking at these two, then something's wrong with you!
I agree, i love your new COE, it's unusual and seldom seen. That's why I bought my 37 Plymouth truck, ever now and then you will see a Dodge but rarely will you see a Plymouth
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69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto
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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: wally426ci]
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09/08/14 10:14 PM
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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: McCandlessboy]
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09/10/14 01:29 AM
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While I was at the Mopar Week show in Myrtle Beach, I met a dude from Lincolnton, and he had an early 50's Dodge pickup he was doing a Cummins 4BT swap on. He has a nice fab shop/race car shop called Flying Hammer LLC. They do some nice work, and I think I'm going to get them to build me a gas tank for the 5.7 Hemi conversion I'm doing to my Duster. Normally, I would recommend Geoff McBryde for restorations, but your truck will be more up Flying Hammers alley. Give the dude a call, it can't hurt to talk to him and go look at their work. His name is Clark Olson, and his number is (704)860-4270. Good luck. 
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Re: Any COE restoration shops?
[Re: JDMopar]
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09/10/14 09:40 PM
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