I just love everyone's opinion on this. I have restored 12 D's so far. I can't thank the vendors enough for their advice and keeping parts available. Since I am on the East Coast, special thanks to Rob Grady for all of his help. Each car is so very different. I have purchased cars for $5,000, put $2,000 into it and it was like new. On the other hand I have purchased cars for $5,000 and found out that it was a parts car because of the frame and a seized engine. Do your homework and there are some very good deals. Just pay what you can afford with enough in the bank that you don't get frustrated at the ongoing costs. Learn to do the work yourself as that is part of the enjoyment that most of us get from the car. Just my 2 cents. Jack. Always looking for a project car! To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/