Replacing metal decrease value?
Does replacing any amount of metal decrease the value of any classic car? How significant will it decrease? Would if it was one panel vs would if it was a big potion of the car including mutiple panels and peices? Question came up and was wondering what you guys think.
Thanks, Tom |
Like everything else... The purer it is.. The more it is worth in most cases.
If the repair is done were you cant tell. That's a +... If its repaired and you can see it. Well It will not be considered untouched. :) |
Compared to rust, bondo and dents?:)
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Originally Posted by RacerHog
(Post 140210)
Like everything else... The purer it is.. The more it is worth in most cases.
If the repair is done were you cant tell. That's a +... If its repaired and you can see it. Well It will not be considered untouched. :) |
Well, in that case if your did an awesome job. I would say you have not decreased the Value !
Lots of good parts out on the market for those who have the talent to do great replacements for sheet metal. Here in SO-CAL you see allot of DYI folks that get in way over their head very fast, and then cant find the point of no return. Well I guess that's just not here in So-CAL... I'll take that back. But you get the point. Now Iowa, just uses Rust, Bondo, and some Potato's for filler and a rattle can to paint it, and your done.. ( Note: Just a dagger for my buddy Iowan :) ) |
Now Now Bob, the last car I built I had close to 2000 hours in paint and body work! That's one hell of a lot of work and $ to put into a 55 chevy but I got paid!.:)
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Replaced Panels
I'm not a fan of -- Rust - Bondo - and replaced panels. -- Clean, and original, for Me. --
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Originally Posted by Iowan
(Post 140223)
-- That's one hell of a lot of work and $ to put into a 55 chevy --
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Not mine, I only work for the money.:)
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Tom
Sounds like you saved the car and there was no where to go but up, there is a value difference between all original panel's and a reconstructed body no doubt. What it is? |
I appreciate the response, my friends. You all had some very good talking points and it helped a lot! I'm sure I'll be back soon asking questions as I go. I'll share some pictures of it in the future when it's starts looking like a car again. I'm just happy I saved such a desirable car, especially when it's an optioned out charger R/T, plus has powered windows which is quite rare from what I have heard. :)
Thanks, Tom |
Keep us posted for sure.... :)
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