Anyone ever restored a mid 1900s car?

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I used to ride in a 1950 GMC pickup when I was a kid, great grandfather owned the truck. Boyfriend has an old 1950s pickup that's been rotting in the woods with dozens of other cars and I figured I could try and restore it to be like the GMC truck my great granddad had.

Any tips or warnings? If the whole thing cost $250,000 I wouldn't be surprised.

 
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I don't think it's going to cost you that much. Lots of work to get something fully restored... Lots.

 
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Tip: it'll cost money

 
 
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How much of the sheet metal and mechanical work can you/a buddy do?

 
 
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I haven't but I want to. When I have enough money I plan to buy an 80's SL500 coupe, fix it up, and get it repainted. it'll be so hawt

 
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Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on November 17, 2014, 11:59:14 AM
How much of the sheet metal and mechanical work can you/a buddy do?
I can do everything except for electrical and bodywork.

 
 
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Quote from: Kaiser Versager on November 17, 2014, 04:59:08 PM
Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on November 17, 2014, 11:59:14 AM
How much of the sheet metal and mechanical work can you/a buddy do?
I can do everything except for electrical and bodywork.
Do you know someone who can help you with the body?

Also, wiring a car isn't too hard,well, not a classic, since there's usually not much going on and the harnesses aren't going to be nearly as convoluted as a modern car.

 
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Oh, hey.
You've gotta be able to gauge what restorations are possible with what you have. They'll cost around $5k-8k, but if you know people or have the skills yourself a simple restoration to get it running and somewhat decent isn't very costly. There are a lot of variables.

I have never done a restoration, but I know a few who have