Re: [DML] Disputing the $25,0000 rule

[DeLorean5000@xxxx]

Andy and spaceace3113(don't seem to know your name for some reason),
I have become very curious, as have others on this list no doubt, about what these "near perfect" cars actually look like. We could in theory talk about what constitutes a perfect car and rate our own cars until the cows come home. But words only do so much and I need to see these cars with my own eyes. Unfortunately, Ken's DeLorean Car Show in Pigeon Forge is a few months away still, so I guess pics will have to do. How about it guys, is there any reason why you both couldn't post pictures of your cars on the egroups site for us all to see? In addition, is there anybody else on this list that has seen either of the cars and can verify the condition of each? Please don't misread my posting, I am in no way flaming or trying to pick a fight here, I just want some "visual proof" for lack of a better term, and/or an unbiased opinion from a person other than the owner of the said car(s). I mean, I could also boast about the condition of my own car on this list and all the time, money, and effort put into it; but I wouldn't dare think to do so without some form of tangable proof. Again, I am in no way picking on you guys here, in fact, I am just as anal about my car as you two are; maybe even more so. I am just curious as to how the cars actually look. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. 

Regards,
Darren Decker
#5000
> In a message dated 11/5/03 6:18:09 PM Central Standard Time, Soma576@xxxx 
> writes:
> 
> > i suppose i would be below $25,000 if i only replaced parts that needed to 
> > be 
> > replaced, but i'd also have a car that isn't so reliable and i might fear 
> > going from ND to TN next spring..... and i wouldn't take home so many 
> > trophies 
> > from shows!
> > 
> > to do it the way i do it, i would say $35,000 is more realistic. 
> > 
> > Andy
> 
> Actually, I got curious after i made this post and I actually ADDED UP all of 
> my receipts. So far, my total is $27,660.04. this includes car purchase 
> price, non-stock stereo upgrade (around $2500) as well as other goodies such as 
> a 
> lowered suspension and stainless enhancements. total includes shipping for 
> parts (forgot to not include it until i was almost done) as well as about $1500 
> total labor costs for things such as dropping and cracking open my tranny and 
> recharging my A/C and performing alignments, spring installation). all other 
> work i did myself. total doesn't include interest i have accrued on credit 
> cards or inital car loan (will be paid off in march). 
> 
> I have a short list of things i still have to do on my car which includes:
> 1. fanzilla, lockzilla remotes, and new tank sender.
> 2. drop suspension and blast and powdercoat it, replace all bushings.
> 3. replace frame (getting pretty rusty and i don't have the means to do a 
> frame off - i'd rather swap).
> 4. replace wheels with polished ones (mine are powdercoated and i don't like 
> it)
> 5. replace steering rack and steering universals
> 6. eliminate fascia eyebrows
> 
> i suspect by the time these are done i will be kissing the $35,000 range. 
> will it be worth it? i think so because i have personally disassembled and 
> refurbished or replaced almost every system in the car and wherever possible i 
> replaced parts with better than stock parts, as well as having all the upgrades 
> i 
> wish to have to have a car that runs perfect, drives perfect, and looks 
> perfect enough to waltz into car shows and steal the light. like i said though, 
> i 
> am pretty anal about EVERYTHING, and if you want just a regular driver that 
> looks respectable, i'm sure $20K-$25K will do it and keep it reliable enough. 
> BUT I am of the opinion that you won't be REALLY happy with it (and you'll 
> always be envious) until you fork up the $35K.
> 
> Andy