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65 Mustang 
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 Topic: Restoration valuePosted: April-18-2005 at 7:01pm |
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Concerning restoration of a classic Correct Craft: Does anyone have any input on making slight changes to a classic boat and what effect those changes might have on selling that boat in the future. Things like replacing motors instead of rebuilding, interior layout changes, adding guages etc.
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Jim_In_Houston
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Posted: April-18-2005 at 7:22pm |
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All I can go on is my personnal preference. I'll pay more for a CC with a broken original engine than one that has been replaced by someone else with something other than original. But, that's just me. In my world, "original" is important. I just kinda like to know how the factory did things, for better or worse.
Now after I own it I may change it, but that's OK with me. I just don't like the idea of someone else monkeying with it. |
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Posted: April-19-2005 at 3:39pm |
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I am quite certain that the original motor has a cracked block. I have an opportunity to purchase an identical 289 turnkey motor for $500.00. I know an original motor would be of greater value, but i dont think i can justify the cost of salvaging a potentially junk motor.
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Posted: April-19-2005 at 4:07pm |
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It is just like cars, some will pay top dollar for bone stock and others like the customs.
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