I see your from Western Canada. Yes $80k++ is the going price to restore these cars up in here in Northern Alberta, however, with the slow down I have been able to get better rates.
I would plan to do father, son build. There are lots of things you can do yourself.
Where about's are you in BC?
I would not jump to fast to get the car started. Need to carefully prepare the engine before starting it up. 350 HO engines are rare, you don't want to wreck it.
Brian
Last edited by Gus68; 11/23/1604:38 PM.
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