[DeTomaso] Non binding vote

[Ed Lyerly]

Hi Jerry,

As others have said, everything you do to return the car toward what it was originally will increase the number of people it appeals to.  What about the original engine ?  Can it be rebuilt ..... that would add value as well.  No way I would put turbos on it if the goal is to resell at the highest possible price.   I suggest you fix the metal hood or get a metal replacement.
What about the original color ?   If that color is not one of the more desirable ones ..... I say go with a nice "resale red" exterior.   Scrounge the for sale adds for a set of 7"&8" Campi's.

My 2C

Ed L

-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Knotts [mailto:knottsj at galstar.com] 
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 10:44 AM
To: DeTomaso list new
Subject: [DeTomaso] Non binding vote

Looking to the collective for some advice.

I have a car that I am getting ready to paint and will be reselling it after the paint and interior are finished.

I have installed a new motor, clutch -etc.  The body has two bad spots that will be repaired before painting.  I has rust in the roof over the cross member in the engine compartment and a PO installed vents in the back deck which I will have removed.  The affected areas will be rebuilt with metal and no fill.  It is also getting the hood replaced with a fiber glass vented version from Bob Byers and a new windshield.

The question is there are vent slats in the front fenders and NACA ducts in the lower quarters at the engine compartment.  My body man/painter has offered to also remove these body mods during the repainting process.  Painting, body work and interior fixes will be about 10k.

Also I have a twin turbo set up to go on the car.  It currently has a Demon 750 that runs great.  The turbo set up is a Gail Banks 850 blow through carb with manifold and turbos.  I am thinking that it will 
require opening up the rear fender wells for the exhaust.   Don't know 
if it would add 5k value to the car if installed?


The car has about 45K miles and I am looking to maximize the resale value.

I have attached a photo of the car when I picked it up and it shows these particular body mods.  The question is would it be worth it to pay extra to have these mods removed?

Thoughts and opinions are welcome.


Thanks,

jerry knotts