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Re: Update #1
Posted by Eric [Email] (more from Eric) on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:05:27
In Reply to: Update #1, MI-Roger [Profile/Gallery]
, Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:07:33
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The most difficult restoration work (apart, perhaps, from a complete fiberglass paint job) is chassis rust or accident damage. The metal in these cars was not treated, so rocker panels, etc., tend to rust from the inside out. What looks OK on the surface may hide serious deterioration. Replacement materials are expensive. Jack Ashcraft is one of the few suppliers. Just to give you a indication, the front firewall panel will run you over $800 after shipping. Replacement of rockers, floors and firewall will cost at least $2000 in materials. Chassis strength is directly related to the panel welds, so if you're not a good welder, expect significant added expense to do it right.
It's cheaper, I think you will find, to transport the right Sonett from 3000 miles away than settle for a poor one next door. My 2 cents.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Local Barn find Sonett III - what is worth and issues?, MI-Roger , Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:56:40
- Swiss Cheese, MI-Roger , Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:14:13
- Update #1, MI-Roger , Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:07:33
- Re: Update #1, Eric, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:05:27 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Local Barn find Sonett III - what is worth and issues?, Eric, Sat, 5 Sep 2009 20:08:15
- Re: Local Barn find Sonett III - what is worth and issues?, Ed_F , Fri, 4 Sep 2009 20:27:18
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