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83 CHECKER
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Saratoga N.Y.
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what's better restore or leave original?
I have an '83 SC cabriolet with approx 35k miles, the car has one re-spray, 10 years ago, still looks great. The car has a few flaws, though small, it was put on a lift incorrectly and dented all four rocker areas a little, not bad, the front valance is all original with the fog lights, could use a little work, not dented but has road rash, original front spoiler is fine. The p/o spent 7K on the paint. With the low documented miles, should I repair and paint the rockers, very small, and valance or leave it as original and clean as it presents itself? I know the value of an '83 cab is a little more than other 911's, but I am realistic. Just don't want to get into the whole paint thing if originallity, and real flaws to the car may play apart. I also realize the repaint degrades originality, even though few would ever know it was ever repainted.
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02-28-2009, 02:25 PM
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Non Compos Mentis
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Off the grid- Almost
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Since it's already been re-sprayed, it's not completely original. May as well keep the car in great shape, and repair.
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02-28-2009, 02:39 PM
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: ALASKA
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since it has been resprayed then its not original. so i would say fix the car and make it look good. no reason to repaint whole car and a good set of used rockers could be sourced and painted as you still use your car its a part of a day to swap out depending on your skill level. the nicer the car is cosmeticlly the easier it is to resale, cheers ed
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02-28-2009, 02:44 PM
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83 CHECKER
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Saratoga N.Y.
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The rockers are just syper cracked and slightly indented, I guess I know the answer and just repair and paint, I really hate to have someone think I trying to hide something, if the economy wasn't putting in the toilet I would never have asked the question, thanks
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02-28-2009, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Back in B'ham, AL
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fix it as you wish it's not original anymore.
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