The most common advice we’ve heard from respondents was that a project that ends well started with thorough research, planning, and patience.Know what you are getting into and take the time to do it right—you’ll be glad you did.After all, we’re not talking about just any car here.When you’re done you will have built this one yourself.

Another frequent tip was to get all of your parts before you start the restoration.That way you won’t stall the project in the middle waiting for a part you thought would be easy to find.

When it comes to managing your budget and saving money, most hobbyists suggest you do as much of the work yourself as possible.Sometimes this is the grunt work, but if it’s grunt work for you then it’s grunt work for a shop and they still charge a pretty heavy labor rate.Consider doing things like disassembly and reassembly, parts cleaning, and sanding, and leave the more technical jobs to the pros.And as with any work you hire out, get a written estimate that includes due dates.

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