Hello all,
New to the forum and to the GTO world. I am 28 years old, no house, no kids, free as can be with a job making around 65k. Recently I've fell in love with the 66-67 GTO convertible and would love to own/restore one. I've always been mechanically inclined and can take a apart things and put them back together. Good at painting, details, etc. Always did my own work on my vehicles except the motor. Have a buddy that has a shop, has restored Mustangs, Novas, etc.
1.) How do I start the search for my dream GTO?
2.) How much can I expect to spend on motor, body, details, etc?
3.) Can you typically get your money out of the car after restoration when trying to sell if its clean? (if you dont go overboard)
4.) How much can I realistically expect to spend if i do bodywork/painting myself and some engine work by others. All other details I should be able to figure out.
Tell me if I am way off base or what can I expect?? I dont want to put a fortune into the car, but have it as a hobby and eventually a cool car to drive on the weekends. Doesnt have to be show quality or anything.
Oh and by the way, let me know if you know of a 66-67 project convertible for sale and make my dream come true!!!!
New to the forum and to the GTO world. I am 28 years old, no house, no kids, free as can be with a job making around 65k. Recently I've fell in love with the 66-67 GTO convertible and would love to own/restore one. I've always been mechanically inclined and can take a apart things and put them back together. Good at painting, details, etc. Always did my own work on my vehicles except the motor. Have a buddy that has a shop, has restored Mustangs, Novas, etc.
1.) How do I start the search for my dream GTO?
2.) How much can I expect to spend on motor, body, details, etc?
3.) Can you typically get your money out of the car after restoration when trying to sell if its clean? (if you dont go overboard)
4.) How much can I realistically expect to spend if i do bodywork/painting myself and some engine work by others. All other details I should be able to figure out.
Tell me if I am way off base or what can I expect?? I dont want to put a fortune into the car, but have it as a hobby and eventually a cool car to drive on the weekends. Doesnt have to be show quality or anything.
Oh and by the way, let me know if you know of a 66-67 project convertible for sale and make my dream come true!!!!