Katz,

I pay myself only $2 / hr so I can afford the projects.
I get mine done for under $13,000 in labor and $3,000 in parts




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Thank everyone so much for their input thus far. Whenever I get a shot, I'll try and upload some pictures of certain pieces since visual inspection might be a better indicator. This car is going to be a project, but I think it's worth it. The car is beautiful and has such potential. I recently saw an old Caprice Classic restored to factory spec, and if that was any indication, this car will be a gorgeous and worthy project.

If they sell Chilton manuals for this car, I'll try to undertake as many projects as I can get the tools for. I recently swapped out the old oil for full synthetic so I guess I'll find out if there's any leaks soon.

I'm wondering if I should have the brake line AND the master cylinder replaced, or start with one or the other.

 

Dont waste money on a Chilton or Haynes. Get a factory service manual. Worth the extra money! How lucky do you feel? Do the lines and master as well.

 

dont mean to go off topic here, but hey stealth, if that tool box full of toolsis collecting too much dust and want to sell it, let me know.

 

I have been MIA a while...Did you get your brakes corrected? Does it still have the 4 wheel disc brake system that would have came on it?