that's the great thing about 'hot rod', it means pretty much anything you want it to mean.
just about the only thing you "can't" do, is leave the engine stock.
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What classifies it as a hot rod?
that's the great thing about 'hot rod', it means pretty much anything you want it to mean.
just about the only thing you "can't" do, is leave the engine stock.
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Whats my next step here?
Had to take some time to get the dirt cars working!
Whats the easiest, most valuable way to restore this thing, either rat rod or restore?
Thinking Rat Rod, with 355/TH350.
I have the 350 rebuilt already, and have the trans.
Some paint, and a bulljanky interior, what would i expect to get from her?
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Not nearly as much as you would put into it. If it is not something you really want, clean it up a bit. You have it running . And move it on down the line.Originally Posted by ShuLaceMusic
Ben
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Should I leave the motor in it, or should I swap it out?
Should I just put an interior in it and leave the motor stock?
Should I do a engine swap, interior and paint?
Ideas?
What could I get money wise with each?
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The unfortunate truth I've found is that the only way to make money with old Buicks (and most old cars in general) is to part them out. When you factor in your time restoring a car at even minimum wage, the scale is heavily tipped. I have bought and sold quite a few Buicks, Roadmasters in particular, and people who own these cars seem to value them much more than prospective buyers.
If you're in it for the money, sell it now. If you like the car, do what makes you happy with it and not what people on the internet want.
My experience is 15 to 20 thousand in parts and 200 to 400 hours to get a finished product you don't have to make excuses for.
I hope this doesn't sound negative, I have very much enjoyed my Buicks and have made a good amount of money at it. But I have never made money from working on an old car I owned.
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