Hello All!
I have decided that I would like to fill one of my goals/dreams and build a resto-mod. I currently live in Atlanta, GA
Any input, suggestions, and of course - ANY REFERRALS to any shop(s) would be much appreciated!
The project I want to build is a 1966/1967 Nova with a ZR1 chassis/suspension, LS9 Supercharged Engine, same electronics as a ZR1 (like Launch Control, Navigation, etc), custom interior. In summary, a ZR1 with a 66 or 67 Nova body.
My first step to this project is to interview shops to see who I want to build this for me. For me to understand what goes into this project, like time, money, design, and the steps needing to be taken. I am also not looking for the "cheapest shop" or "lowest price". I want a shop that I feel confident can do this AND that is competitively priced. (I believe you get what you pay for; but I also believe that overpaying does not ensure that much more quality). I also need to get a ball park figure as I have been told from as little as $100K up to $300K for what I am wanting to build.
I located a good project car ('66 Nova) today and am ready to jump in, but really need to talk to a shop that can help me build this.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
A little background on me on how I got into cars for those that care or bored
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I love cars.
My dad got me into muscle cars when I was a kid going to shows and hearing him talk about his 1967 GTX he had as a teenager, how it was stolen, and later found wrapped around a telephone pole. He never got another one, rather, he met my mom, got married, had three kids, and raised a family. He always kept a photograph of his car on his desk. I always told myself if the day came I could afford to get him one, I would.
In 2007, when I was 23 years old, I started my own business with 2 of my friends. By 2009, I was financially able to surprise my dad on his 59th birthday with a cherry red, fully restored, showroom condition 1967 Plymouth GTX 440. I had to keep the car at my house in Atlanta for 6 months until his birthday came, meaning I got to drive it a lot. This was my first time actually driving a muscle car. I fell in love.
Soon after I surprised my dad with his 67 GTX, which he still has today, I quickly developed an itch to get one for myself. 8 months ago, I found a 1968 Chevelle SS here in GA that needed a little bit of TLC. Needless to say, my Chevelle is done and I have another itch.
This next itch is slightly larger then my last one. This has also been an itch I have dreamed about itching since I seen the "Sick Fish" be built by Rad Rides years ago. I always told myself, if I am able to build my own car, I was going to do it. I would love to build it physically myself, but I have no time or know nearly enough about the mechanics or electrical engineering to build my own. I am not going to even attempt to pretend I do. Plus, in order for me to afford this hobby, I need to continue to bust my ass and focus on work