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azdave	Jul-27-09 01:50 PM
Member since Nov 25th 2003 694 posts,

#40917, "RE: A lil hobby that anyone does?"
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Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST
Damn Dave...how come you never part out any of these cars here on 2gnt?

Mike,
You kidding? This is about the worst place to make a profit on selling stuff. We're all a bunch of cheap-skates here you know.

Dale,
I typically perform all scheduled maint like T-belts, hoses, accessory belts, plugs wires, brakes, fluid flush, wipers and fix any leaks or drips. Cosmetics usually include paint buffing and a full interior strip down to the floor boards so I can shampoo the entire car. Many cars have also receive new tires and OEM hatch struts. I also make sure that every single item on the car is working like power antenna, cruise, A/C, etc.

Each car is different of course but I usually get well above KBB due to the "over-the-top" detailing I do. That translates to a nice profit "if" I don't count all my labor. It generates some nice play money but it's not something I want to do because I have to. That would take all the fun out of it.

I also take extensive detailed photos so people coming to look at it know upfront how nice it looks compared to others they have shopped for. If I have replaced the motor I show detailed shots of the repair process too.

flipboi89,
I keep some of them 6-7 months while I search for parts and fix them up while I enjoy driving them. The parted out cars usually are taken apart quickly so I can get the chassis out of my way. The 99 OZ I just sold was bought in Dec and stored until I got a low mileage 5-speed from another parts car. After it checked out completely the resto began and then it was sold in June about a month after I got it running.

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