''I'm going to fix it up someday'' The resurrection of a '74 Dart Sport......

needsaresto said
I think you're "resto" is a more honset and practical one. Rather than be afraid to leave it parked in the mall lot while you grab groceries,or coffee,you can drive it like it was meant to be used. I think BJ hype has infected the mindset of many car lovers. But you end up with a car that is impractical.

I love seeing a good home paint job! This turns my crank far more than someone emptying thier bank account,and then boasting about it. It takes far more grit and sweat to do the work yourself,something that is being lost as high rollers take over what is a fun hobby for a diy'er.

I love being able to repair and restore stuff MYSELF. Some of my friends are amazed with what I can do,and it feels good to say "I did that" rather than "I paid for it".

My current project is welding back together the plastic bumper cover for my van. It's in 4 pieces right now. Bet you'll never know when Im done!

Thanks for the compliment, you hit the nail on the head on the theme of this project.
As stated at the start of this thread, it is a ''resurrection'' not a ''restoration''.
There's a lot to be said about doing things yourself and the satisfaction of putting another one on the road that was doomed to be parted and crushed.
A lot of us aren't wealthy enough to just write checks and give the car to a restoration shop and say ''call me when it's done''.
I wouldn't want to do that anyway.
If the car has flaws, they're my flaws.
Drive 'em and have some fun!