Some people do over estimate what they're datsuns are worth but I have a saying that goes " try n build it for half that " Usually if you add up every nut, every bolt, brake fluid, ounce of oil and bottle of beer. It's always cheaper to low ball someone that's done most the work then start from scratch. I just never seem to do it and start myself.
Yeah true I'm in the same boat.
One of the reasons why doing some night-courses at TAFE to learn panel beating is on my bucket list so I can do this stuff myself because it's where so much of the money goes on restoring a car if it has rusted out.
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Current Garage:
1971 Datsun 1600
2019 Mazda 6 Touring Wagon
2009 Holden SV6 Sedan