First Name:
Address Line 1:
Home Phone:
Home
Work
Mobile
Email:
Vehicle Information
Car or Project Name:
Year:
Submodel or Option Package:
Mileage:
VIN (if available):
Years Owned:
Is the prior owner available for contact?
If known, how many years/miles since:
Last Driven:
Engine Ran:
Engine Rebuilt:
Transmission Rebuilt:
Suspension Rebuilt:
Brakes Overhauled:
Do you know if it has ever been repainted?
Do you know the original color?
Do you know if it has ever suffered crash damage?
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Are you aware of any modifications to the vehicle?
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Please list any known problems or issues:
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Vehicle Usage
Frequency of Use
Expected Annual Mileage:
How frequently do you expect to be driving the vehicle?
Week
Month
Year
If you expect periods of inactivity, what do you anticipate the longest period to be each year?
Weeks
Months
Driving Style
What kind of driving to you expect to be doing (check all that apply)?
Road Conditions
Will it be driven in the rain?
Parking & Storage
Where do you plan to have the vehicle parked? Optionally estimate percentage of the time in each location you check.
(pay lots, office, etc.)
Would a security system be advisable in any of these locations?
Will a car cover be used?
Project Guidelines
When discussing the bodywork and paint finish of a car, enthusiasts often refer to a car based on how far away you must stand before you no longer see any of the flaws. That's why you'll hear people refer to a car as a "20-footer" " (typical for a daily driver ), "10-footer " (club car ), or maybe a "5-footer" " (show car ).
So, how you you like to be able to refer to your car? A
Throughout the course of a project like this, we run into situations where decision-making can be easier if we're aware of how you view an attribute's importance and relative priority
Please rate the following attributes in terms of importance (High, Medium, Low) and relative priority (1-10 with 10 being highest).
Rate in importance & priority: Importance Priority
Quality:
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Medium
High
1-Highest
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10-Lowest
Reliability:
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
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9
10-Lowest
Originality:
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
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9
10-Lowest
Practicality:
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
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9
10-Lowest
Performance:
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
2
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9
10-Lowest
Project Cost/Budget:
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10-Lowest
Appearance (exterior):
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
2
3
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8
9
10-Lowest
Appearance (interior):
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
2
3
4
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8
9
10-Lowest
Appearance (engine bay):
Low
Medium
High
1-Highest
2
3
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9
10-Lowest
Appearance (undercarriage):
Low
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1-Highest
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10-Lowest
When it comes to replacement parts, sometimes several options are available, and other times you’re lucky if you find a usable replacement at all. Availability and cost are two of the principle factors, but the type of replacement also comes into play. Typically, replacement parts fall into the following categories or combinations thereof. Each category is defined in our glossary which can be accessed by simply clicking on the following listed categories:
So, when it comes time to source parts for your restoration, we will need some sort of idea as to what importance you place on the types of parts that go into your classic. Some people insist on using nothing but original parts from the original manufacturer regardless of the time and cost to locate, procure and refurbish those parts. While the Internet has expanded the sources available to us (eBay, Craig’s List, etc.), when purchasing used parts online from unknown sellers, a certain risk is assumed – and it isn’t uncommon to find that good money has been wasted on worthless parts. Then again, some people prefer to save money everywhere they can and/or prefer to use new reproduction parts rather than chasing down and refurbishing used original parts.
Here’s how we’re going to try to understand your wishes. For each of the project parts categories please indicate the order in which you prefer that we attempt to procure any parts that may be required. For each category, the options have been listed in the order in which we suggest for searching for parts :
MECHANICAL
Parts Category
Search Order
Aftermarket
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Reproduction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remanufactured
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NOS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Rebuilt
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Used
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Least Costly
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CHASSIS
Parts Category
Search Order
Aftermarket
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Reproduction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remanufactured
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NOS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Rebuilt
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Used
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Least Costly
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BODY
Parts Category
Search Order
NOS
1
2
3
4
OEM
1
2
3
4
Reproduction
1
2
3
4
Least Costly
1
2
3
4
TRIM
Parts Category
Search Order
NOS
1
2
3
4
5
6
OEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
Reproduction
1
2
3
4
5
6
Remanufactured
1
2
3
4
5
6
Used
1
2
3
4
5
6
Least Costly
1
2
3
4
5
6
INTERIOR
Parts Category
Search Order
NOS
1
2
3
4
5
6
