A Quick Note Before You Start
This page last modified: 12/17/04
Before you undertake a restoration, I would like to give you some advice.
- If you haven't restored a car before, don't purchase one that isn't drivable. Regardless
of the car (Morgan, Bricklin, Spitfire, etc.) Drive it, fall in love with it; you will
need these memories to help you through the rough spots of the restoration.
- A restoration takes 2 things, time and money. The more money you have, the less time is
required for a restoration; as you can farm out the work. The less money you have the
longer the restoration will take as more of the work will have to done by you. Typically,
a restoration takes from 2 to 5 years!
- You will need quite a bit of space. My disassembled Bricklin ended up consuming both of
my garage bays. In addition, to shelves that were erected in the garage to store small
parts, there were parts in the attic of the house and in almost every room, under every
piece of furniture.
- A very understanding significant other (wife, husband, girlfriend, etc.) to put up with
the mess. Remember this is a hobby and you can't spend all your time on it. Make
time for the rest of the family.
Enjoy this site, your family, your car, and your restoration.
John Blair
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