well.. I finally got a chance to do something at home (calgary) and the deal I've made with the restoration guy is this.. I'm GIVING him the 65 SD convertible (283 - 2spd) basket case for finishing my Hard top. that way I get rid of the POS that I paid enough to raise my son on.. and I get the HT done to actually drive sooner than later.
Here she is.. going back into the trailer for the road trip..LOL
it's good to learn.. I delivered the basket case today and I believe the restoration guy was both happy and overwhelmed with the car..LOL He'll do very well on it I'm sure.
Chris Heighton is his name.. Heighton auto restorations is his game.
yep.. I've heard of that happening a lot actually. This guy has been excellent.. and since i dont like to leave anyone on "the hook" I make installments as progress is made.. it's been a good relationship so far. he just finished a 70 GS X car that was one of 8 known left to exist.. FULL restoration.. then the owner ran into some changes in his life and had to sell it.. i dont think he even drove it.
Hey Kelly it's good to hear that progress is being made. Even in this car business tough decisions have to be made at times but in the end I'm sure you will be very happy as this shop looks like a class act. It's funny after you're done and even though you've spent more than you would have liked to one drive and some compliments and it's all worth while. I remember one night a couple years ago my wife and I were talking a little about the car and she just happened to ask what the paint job cost. I just about crapped myself but didn't lie and told her how much it was. It was a little over twice as much as what I had budgeted. Her reply was well it sure was worth it. Boy there was a big sigh from me but I feel exactly the same. Hope to see you on the road next year.
The first time you drive your hardtop you will forget about any monetary loss on the ragtop. As a father of three I can tell you that time becomes way more valuable than anything else. Its way better to have your car all done, to take your family out for a ride when you get the chance, than to be using all your free time trying to piece something together with very limited time. I'm sure you could visualize the ragtop all done, but I'm sure you'll enjoy taking your boy for ice cream or to sports practice in your hardtop even more!!
The first time you drive your hardtop you will forget about any monetary loss on the ragtop. As a father of three I can tell you that time becomes way more valuable than anything else. Its way better to have your car all done, to take your family out for a ride when you get the chance, than to be using all your free time trying to piece something together with very limited time. I'm sure you could visualize the ragtop all done, but I'm sure you'll enjoy taking your boy for ice cream or to sports practice in your hardtop even more!!
I think your right. It looks like we are going to be home owners here in vancouver.. we just had our ridiculous offer accepted.. when I say ridiculous, I mean due to the stupidly high prices here. BUT.. the place a decent size yard with a paved dirveway and an oversized double garage I can make extra money out of. it even has an I beam in it for hoisting stuff.. I'll never see the light of day again financially, and the car may be a payment down the road. gotta love BC (Bring Cash is what I'm told is stands for)
The first time you drive your hardtop you will forget about any monetary loss on the ragtop. As a father of three I can tell you that time becomes way more valuable than anything else. Its way better to have your car all done, to take your family out for a ride when you get the chance, than to be using all your free time trying to piece something together with very limited time. I'm sure you could visualize the ragtop all done, but I'm sure you'll enjoy taking your boy for ice cream or to sports practice in your hardtop even more!!
I think your right. It looks like we are going to be home owners here in vancouver.. we just had our ridiculous offer accepted.. when I say ridiculous, I mean due to the stupidly high prices here. BUT.. the place a decent size yard with a paved dirveway and an oversized double garage I can make extra money out of. it even has an I beam in it for hoisting stuff.. I'll never see the light of day again financially, and the car may be a payment down the road. gotta love BC (Bring Cash is what I'm told is stands for)
What area are you moving too? Sounds like got your garage and that's a good thing. The neighbourhood we are in the houses range from 500K to 700K. If we wern't in the market 10 yrs ago there is no way we could do it. I couldn't afford to buy the property we have cold turky now. I know it's way more shocking over there. Good to here your staying in BC! After travelling Canada this year it's still the best.
Kelly Nice to hear your your staying in BC. My car sat for years until the kids got a little older. They enjoy going out in the car and seeing all the cars at a show or Tims on a Friday. Your little one will be in the garage with dad before you know it.
Ya,the frame is stock.Im launching on 180 shot of No2.I have to order an anti roll-bar soon,LOL.Im just replacing the stock 4l80 torque converter today with a 3500 stall,lock up style.gonna try it this weekend at the track I hope.I guess its gonna twist even moreHopefully nothing cracks in the paint...my buddys think the windows are gonna pop out.
kelico wrote:I think your right. It looks like we are going to be home owners here in vancouver.. we just had our ridiculous offer accepted.. when I say ridiculous, I mean due to the stupidly high prices here. BUT.. the place a decent size yard with a paved dirveway and an oversized double garage I can make extra money out of. it even has an I beam in it for hoisting stuff.. I'll never see the light of day again financially, and the car may be a payment down the road. gotta love BC (Bring Cash is what I'm told is stands for)
Oh great... So much for us ever meeting. You just moved another 800 miles away! Now I'll never get to see your car!
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kelico wrote:I think your right. It looks like we are going to be home owners here in vancouver.. we just had our ridiculous offer accepted.. when I say ridiculous, I mean due to the stupidly high prices here. BUT.. the place a decent size yard with a paved dirveway and an oversized double garage I can make extra money out of. it even has an I beam in it for hoisting stuff.. I'll never see the light of day again financially, and the car may be a payment down the road. gotta love BC (Bring Cash is what I'm told is stands for)
Oh great... So much for us ever meeting. You just moved another 800 miles away! Now I'll never get to see your car!
I'm a prairie boy for sure... and I hope to be back there some day. but for now.. the movie industry is happening WAY more here than in Alberta, and my wife is in a dept. that has no future at all in Alberta.. so .. she needs to stay here for film as well.
Chirs.. all the best on your lock up converter too.. I wouldnt be surprised to see the passenger door pop open soon.. if you could get all that torque to the pavement you'd probably gaina few 10ths .. or flip the car.. LOL.
Paul... yep.. the range you mentioned (500 to 700k) is exactly where we are at with the new place. The biggest thing that really pisses me off is the extortion fee the government charges here. PTT is a service that costs 175.00 in Alberta. I'm having to pay 10000.00 for the same service here.. it is absolutely Ludicrous how this government can take such advantage of the people here.
Carl.. we'll meet someday I'm sure.. I know I'll be travelling again someday.. maybe when the car is completed I'll do a cross canada tour in it.. Laughing yet again..
just started working on "final destination 5"... now that's funny
-- Edited by kelico on Saturday 4th of September 2010 10:41:08 AM
Hopefully nothing cracks in the paint...my buddys think the windows are gonna pop out.