Escribano -> RE: Restoring a cracked blanca (Mar. 25 2011 21:02:56)
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" Hey Guys, I just bought this wrecked E-Type Jaguar from the 60's. It's in bad shape. I'm not a mechanic or an enthusiast, don't know anything about engines or car stuff and I don't have any tools or mechanics handbooks, but I'd like to get this car working and looking like new. Any hints on how to fix it? Thanks in advance." I bought this 1964 car and researched the hell out of it before I decided to fix it up, as it is a very early model. I could do some bits myself, like bolt on a new fuel pump, new wheels and stuff but then I spent another $12000 at the shop. It is not just restored, it is heavily modified, because that is what I wanted - in the best tradition of pony cars. It's a very good ride now, it goes like hell and sounds like rolling thunder. It's gone up in value too, so I will get my money back one day. I bought this 1956 camera last week. I took a lot of advice from a forum, bought some spares, did a bit myself and am now saving up to get it serviced by an expert. Cost $350, worth $800 or more when I am finished. Do you see a pattern here? Why not practice on a cheap piece of junk, or make your own guitar? M.S.A. - you might be a pirate but I am pulling the levers behind the curtain here [8|] and a decent luthier of reputation is not a "normal person" like the rest of us. We pay them to make our dreams come alive.
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