Quality Restoration
Quality Restoration
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cursedsoul
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I would go for the restored CJ. If you know the ideal restoration procedure, it is a good idea to check with the company/person that restored it and compare with the ideal procedure. Also, a restored CJ would come cheaper..I guess.
shamrock
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'Restored' seems to get tossed around alot. I've seen many claimed restorations that were little more than a new paint job. Ideally a quality restoration will bring the vehicle back to the same condition it was when it left the showroom floor. This will generally mean a complete rebuild from the tires up. Expensive process and usually reserved for vehicles that can generate a sizeable return on the money spent
Anyway...it's pretty easy to tell how good a job was done just by doing a casual inspection. Look for areas difficult to clean or repaint...this will expose how much effort was put into the project. Dirt and grit in places like the top of the trannie or transfer case, behind the exhaust manifolds, etc will give a good idea of how deeply involved the process was. Aftermarket goodies are a sure sign that the restoration is really in name only. Doesn't mean it's not worth buying but it's certainly not worth paying extra for simply because someone claims the vehicle has been restored.
Anyway...it's pretty easy to tell how good a job was done just by doing a casual inspection. Look for areas difficult to clean or repaint...this will expose how much effort was put into the project. Dirt and grit in places like the top of the trannie or transfer case, behind the exhaust manifolds, etc will give a good idea of how deeply involved the process was. Aftermarket goodies are a sure sign that the restoration is really in name only. Doesn't mean it's not worth buying but it's certainly not worth paying extra for simply because someone claims the vehicle has been restored.
fishinfool98
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- 1985 cj8 streched to 118in wheel base, shackle reversal soa, chevy vortec 350, turbo 350, dana 60 front and corp 14 rear, custom bumpers front and rear
2006 Ford F350 CCLB with the dreaded 6.0 that has given me no problems
I am doing a frame up restore on a CJ8,
look at brake lines, inside the frame holes (see if they are full of rust)
look for any rust, look for tub work up underneth,
upgraded brakes?
motor work?
paint?
tranny work?
ask what all has been worked on ,maybe even see of they have recipts for the build
Good Luck
look at brake lines, inside the frame holes (see if they are full of rust)
look for any rust, look for tub work up underneth,
upgraded brakes?
motor work?
paint?
tranny work?
ask what all has been worked on ,maybe even see of they have recipts for the build
Good Luck
As long as you make sure you get what you are paying for then there can be no complaining done!
Check the credability and portfolio history (if applicable) of the person/persons who restored it, and do not go forward with the deal if you have any doubts!
You could always come back here and post info about the potential buy, for us to give our oppinion...
Hope this helps.
Check the credability and portfolio history (if applicable) of the person/persons who restored it, and do not go forward with the deal if you have any doubts!
You could always come back here and post info about the potential buy, for us to give our oppinion...
Hope this helps.
Bamapeddler
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Get one already done!! In the long run you will save money!