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Above: After years of sitting and with the flywheel welded to the clutch there was plenty to do when Birk
bought the 1962 Triumph TR4, last fall. This was right up Mike's alley since he says his favorite way to
spend time is restoring "stuff".

A. OK. Taking on a frame off restoration on any car answered all these questions you're ready to build
is a BIG commitment. It requires many your plan. If the questions leave you questioning
considerations. What is the condition of the car to your decision to restore, consider finding your
be restored? What parts and material will you need dream car that someone else has already finished.
to complete the project? Do you have the skills You could also consider finding a good driver
you'll need to do the work or can you learn them condition car that just needs freshening up. You
and what will need to be farmed out. Do you have may find yourself with little difference in the cost
the tools and equipment that will be required: but much less work.
welder, lift, rotisserie, sand blaster and most
Q. The annual NBCC Charity Car Show is coming up
importantly, TIME, ROOM, and PATIENCE, because
in October and while it is a low key affair would you
you will most likely find things during the process
consider yourself to be a Concours guy or the sort of
you could not have planned for and thoae things
person that wants a car that can be driven but also
are going to take both time and resources. The last
has show quality? In other words how far up the
and most important thing you need besides money
perfection meter are you willing to go?
is Commit ment .
A. I guess it depends. With this project I went from
It's not hard to find a half-finished restoration
fix it and drive it to a full restoration.
project on Craig's List for sale., so if you've
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