I’ve done my share of work on cars in the past, though I am struggling with getting my Toyota smog-approved at the moment, I don’t have the shop and generally I do not have the inclination to work on old cars. Yes, my smog conundrum boosts my interest in pre-smog cars. Some. I suppose if I could just write a check and end up with a neat old pickup truck for a few grand, I’d be OK with that.
But the idea of the guys you see on TV buying a full out rusted out wreck for $2K and restoring it at the cost of $25K in engine rebuild and glass and chrome and tires and 800 frickin hours of gritty work is completely unappealing.
I appreciate a restoration as much as anyone but it’s too rich for my blood.
Getting the jalopy jeeps and blazer to acceptable running and cosmetic is enough.
I hope to pickup a used but most likely good 304 this weekend. I can’t argue with the price. Free.