Thread: Restoring for profit?

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These are what you use on an old fendered car.

these for the regular brake lights ( teardrops are best on '32-'34 fords.

this is what you'd use for a 3rd brake light or somthing like it.

Did you notice that car has no doors? that's common on T buckets but that's the first time I saw a '33 roadster without doors.

Wonderbread, word of advice. I admire what your doing, but there is an old saying"Theres always a better deal around the corner." I like the fact that your leaving the rice and trying to get your hands on a good old steel car. But make sure that you explore every option. Check neighboring states, look for field cars, get some money around first and make sure that your zoning laws will allow for a project car to set on your property. Your young, i understand that, but you also will find that if you bouild or buy a 200-300HP engine now, you will gain expericance needed for that 500HP engine later. Or you will be able to modify your current engine to what you want. What it boils down to is, take your time and think ahead. You'll thank yourself later.

Well said drg.

To sell for profit might not be the best idea but I like it. I think the first thing you need to think about is how much are you willing to put down up front. I have seen alot of awsome cars go for 5 or 6 grand. If you get someone elses project that might be better. I too am doing my first build up and the car just kinda fell into my lap, but of you get some money you can pick up something pretty sweet to drive.

Something like this possibly
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...9/74452599.htm

or this
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...2/72677082.htm

Originally posted by Streets
There IS a door there Matt,
there just ain't no door handle tho.. ALL '33-'34
Fords came with both Front (2Dr/Cpe) & Rear(4Dr.)
Suicide doors from the factory...
ALL but the trucks that is..
Sedan delivery's usually had 3 doors.. My '34 Fordor
will only have 3 doors when "finished"...

I knew it was shaved but, I couldent see the door seam in the rear so, that's why I thought it had no doors.