| Restoring a car to "Factory New" conditions is the | | | | as updated braking and safety belts. You can even |
| most time consuming and costly restoration project | | | | install a car alarm to protect your investment. Be |
| of them all. This is because the car has to be | | | | aware, though-unlike a "Factory New" restoration, the |
| completely taken apart and all the parts would then | | | | car's value may not be as high with this type of |
| have to be repaired or replaced with other original | | | | restoration but at the same time, since you are not |
| authentic parts. From the mechanical assemblies to | | | | trying to achieve perfection the costs should be less |
| the interior seating, everything is ripped out and | | | | as well. |
| made life new. This project definitely requires a | | | | Similar to a "Factory New" restoration, a Period |
| commitment on the restorer's part as parts do not | | | | Correct restoration takes the car back to a time |
| always come so easily. And sometimes, it won't be | | | | when the owner of the car may have had |
| the part you are waiting for, but funds with which to | | | | aftermarket parts put on the car such as a dual |
| buy them. To restore a car to "Factory New" | | | | exhaust or headers. While the rest of the car would |
| condition is mostly for the collector who wishes to | | | | be restored to as close to a factory condition as |
| present the car at auto shows where purity and | | | | possible, the restorer would go a step further and |
| authenticity rank extremely high. For most car | | | | find aftermarket parts of that period to add onto |
| restoration enthusiasts, taking a car to this level is | | | | the collector car. Many restorers choose this type of |
| way beyond what they had in mind when they | | | | restoration because it allows them additional flexibility |
| decided to restore a classic car. | | | | and creativity to make changes that might make the |
| A step below the "Factory New" car restoration | | | | car more fun. |
| project is the "Nearly New" project. This level of | | | | Every so often, you'll come across a car that has |
| restoration is mainly for the restorer who still wants | | | | been well maintained since the owner first purchased |
| a challenge but also wants to enjoy the fruits of his | | | | it off the show room floor. In cases like these, the |
| labors by being able to drive his completed project. | | | | car doesn't need to be restored, per se, but merely |
| With this kind of project, it is not always necessary | | | | touched up. Though cars like these do tend to show |
| to disassemble the entire car. Each section can be | | | | their age, it is this characteristic that adds to their |
| carefully evaluated to determine just how much | | | | charm. When evaluating just how much "restoring" will |
| work needs to be done to bring it up snuff. If a part | | | | do to a car like this, it is important to keep in mind |
| of the car only needs a good cleaning, then there is | | | | the old adage; "if it's not broke, don't fix it" in mind. |
| no need to go to the trouble of trying to find parts | | | | You want to keep an eye on the maintenance of |
| to replace it. Since many restorers want their cars to | | | | the car's originality character while repairing or bringing |
| be road worthy, it is also perfectly acceptable to | | | | other worn systems up to date. |
| install newer systems that help keep you safer, such | | | | |