I think the problem with the prices on the cars for sale is that the owners are:
a. On an ego trip and selling the car only if someone is willing to fork over an exorbitant amount for it. Known as a "fishing expedition, I suppose.
b. Are so "upside down" in the restoration that they hope to recover at least some of the cost. In most cases, I don't doubt the money claimed for the restoration.
c. Add on too much, as in the 52, for the Fulton.
d. Merely dreaming.
Being upside down in a restoration is a status easy to obtain. Especially if you choose the a less popular/collectable model to restore. It cost almost as much to restore a basic car say, as in the example, a four-door sedan as it would a Bel-Air or convertible or a station wagon (exception would be a true woody, I suppose). The old car adage about "if you consider the value on your time, you can buy a car already done cheaper than you can restore one", is certainly true in my case. I'm pouring good money after bad, I'm at the point that I must, however reluctantly, go on.
After I get my 41 project done, an if I decide to sell it, it will be in the realistic price of 20-25K. Will too. Stand by for the ad.
Charlie
BTW: Ray said that the engine MAY be removed without taking the front clip off. I, like Ray, wouldn't want to say that it COULDN'T be done.
BTW2: Steve, you listed the "remove the radiator" twice.
BTW3: The way you remove the front clip is to start somewhere and take loose something, say the upper radiator hose. Then you and a buddy, try to lift the clip off. If it won't come off you merely repeat the two step process until it does come off. There is no need to make a list of stuff. You may get confused and take the radiator out twice.
