JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > In a message dated 8/28/99 8:41:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > lbissell@SLONET.ORG writes: > > << I would like to get a general idea of some of the costs so that I can > estimate if this project is worth it. > > 1. new paint job > 2. new bumpers > 3. new single seat > 4. new upholstery > 5. new seat belts > >> > > the cost to do the above is prolly more than the van costs. fiberglass > bumpers are fixable. at $400 each, new - they better be. I used fiberglass > matting, and resin to repair my back bumper on my van. it used to be in 3 > pieces, now you cant even tell. as far as the dirty interior - clean it. > take the carpets out, shampoo and pressure wash them, and shampoo the seats. > you'll be surprised at what a little elbow grease can do. as far as the > paint, is the clearcoat dull? you dont have to repaint the whole van, > because of a few rust spots, you can just treat those epots, then get some > offer them a lower amount than the 3k. > > chris It's only worth about 2k max... |
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