The 70 Duster......
Well, money is an object for me as well. It was not an overnight idea to rebuild these. Lots of months of not buying anything so that I could afford parts when needed. Also these are being rebuilt as drivers, not trailer queens....can't afford or justify the expense of owning a "show only car".
The Duster paint job.... way more money than I planned to spend when it started. However once it was torn down by the first shop I could not see "giving up" and then I would be out money and the car to enjoy later.
As for not being in the same town. My entire family lives in the same town as the car is being done. I try to have family visit the shop as often as I can and I have been up there almost every month for the last 6 months. To top that off...I have known this painter for probably 25 years and had NEVER heard of anyone having any issues EVER. His issues just started 3-4 months into my Duster.....then it sat.......untouched.
Anyway, hind sight is always 20/20 and hopefully I will be driving the Charger....soon!!! Then the focus for me will turn 100% to the Duster....