[HardcoreZ28]

I don't plan on limiting myself to a certain vintage car, I just think the demand for 60's and 70's cars will be higher. I do mean complete restorations from the ground up using stock parts when available. The $20 - $30k range is what I was thinking for a full resto plus the cost of parts. I can paint myself so that will save a lot of money for me. Only thing I can't do right now is weld but I plan on learning soon. I understand the whole age range and money issue, but there are plenty of people in this area that are 40 + and make 6 figures a year who would pay for a top quality restoration. I don't know yet if I want to take on a partner because I'm very picky when it comes to quality and how things should be done. But if I did it myself and even only cranked out 2 maybe 3 cars a year that's $45-$90k a year to start off.

I don't like to brag that much, but my work is excellent given the proper budget. My father and I restored his 76 Datsun together and it's one of the top in the country (wins 1st place in almost every import class he enters, Best of Show in all Nissan/Datsun shows, etc...). My IROC is very, very nice considering it was restored on a college student's budget and gets driven about 8,000 miles a year. And right now I'm restoring a 65 T-Bird with my father that is going to be ridiculous. Everything is being powdercoated, chromed, or painted....no rattle can stuff. The powdercoat and paint I do myself so I can decide if I like the way it comes out or not.

If anyone is seriously interested in getting into this business as well I'd be highly interested in sitting down for some serious discussion.