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1957 Pontiac Star-Chief Restoration.?
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I am contemplating the purchase and restoration of a 57 Starchief.
The vehicle is in fair shape, I rate it as 5.5 to 6 of ten points on the scale. The body has a little visible rust, nothing deep, no holes and No dents anywhere; the chrome is 90% good to go and is sweet, with one exception on the left rear bumper. The intererior is ok, the upolstery needs replacement and window seals also; the paint is to be replaced and I intend on painting over a Lime green exterior and intererior with a Cream off white over Rootbeer brown.
It runs, has no obviouse engine issues, needs to be cleaned and painted under the hood and some chrome added where applicable.
The issue is I am not highly experienced in any automotive field; yet, I can do some work and I do have friends whom have high experience in all restoration areas, mechanics, auto-body-paint-wiring and so on.
I would like an assesment on what one is getting into in time-cost?
3 Answers
- ClassicMustangLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It all depends on ones definition of restoration.. to some it's just a cheap paint job for under $1000 and to a professional it's a frame off costing tens of thousands and then there are many points in between.
So for any sort of restoration it's going to cost lots of time and money. It is nice to have friends..
- gretsch16pcLv 61 decade ago
suppliers Try and contact some of the members of Pontiac Oakland Club International (www.poci.org) within your State, those members should be able to guide you in the right direction. One may also be able to help in your decision to make the purchase or not..for the asking price.
From start to finish can take years and can become a major investment, quality resto is not cheap by any means.
I have been a member of POCI & Tomahawk chapter for over 20 years and have seen my fair share of nice show cars, some good and some Professionally done with outstanding results, take your time because there are plenty of classic Pontica's out there.
Request a membership packet or our monthly publication..Smoke Signels, it contains a large classified section, autos & parts for sale, parts wanted and services offered, plus, adds from some of the largest GM restoration parts suppliers.
Source(s): Owner of a 1977 S/E Trans Am T/A 6.6 POCI & Tomahawk member for 20+ years. - ryanknealeLv 61 decade ago
I just got rid of one of those because the frame on the driverside towards the rear had rusted through. I'll tell you though that the used interior and chrome pieces I sold on ebay went for some pretty good money.
