Of course, some folks just enjoy bringing the beast back to life. Much more
enjoyable (to me) than dropping a pile of dough on a finished car. Even the
57 Heaven Belvedere that appeared at Tulsa had noticeable bondo in the
eyebrows, as well as poor panel alignment. If I had done the resto on that
car, I would've started out with rust free fenders.
If I didn't already have a 58 Plymouth, I'd seriously consider the Fury
currently on ebay.
If I had the aforementioned pile of dough and a car that needed a full
resto, I'd take it to Tom White in MA. He's the one that did the
Fuel-injected 58 Desoto Adventurer.
Ron
> It's generally acknowledged that it's "cheaper" to buy a
> finished-restoration, than to undertake the restoration of a basket case.
>
> One problem is: not many people can afford 30K+ for a #2 - #1 running
> condition hardtop/performance model.
>
> Also, the longer that I've owned and maintained/up-graded my car, the
> LESS anxious I am to want to buy a commercially-
> 'restored' car, as I/we well know about common short-cuts that are taken
> in the resto/auction -industry (kinda like buying
> a cute puppy, which came out of some puppy-mill, instead of from a
> reputable breeder).
>
> I would buy a restored car (and would pay him to do so, in a
> Toronto-minute!) from Greg Leggatt, as his work is
> immaculate, meticulous, and correct.
>
> Bob Schmidt (now: curetor of 57 Heaven) also is a perfectionist, but, he
> has been seen (yes, by me; I have photos) to cut-corners/glitz-up
> on cars that he has sold thru the B-J, to increase their "auction" value.
>
> Bo Malefors (Phoenix) also knows his way around a FWDLK'er
>
> Who else can others recommend, to get a proper restoration done quickly
> and correctly (but not necessarilly cheaply)?
>
>
> Neil Vedder
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