Suppose I’m restoring a 1985 Nissan 300zx. Would it be wrong to replace some interior things with after market
Most people want a classic car to be in 100% original factory parts but in the 70’s and 80’s interiors(especially Japanese ones) seemed horrible. I would like to be able to replace things like the audio system, maybe the seats and the steering wheel, maybe a couple of other things. Why do people want cars to be entirely original? After market is usually better in my opinion. I see where people would want stock engine parts and stock rims and bodywork, but why do they want to keep the interior? Someone please enlighten me…
There isn’t much of a market for that car, even in restored condition. Unless the car holds certain personal value for you, evaluate if the car is worth it financially to put through a restoration process. Remember, restoring is to "restore" it to it’s self as it was when new, and thus, it would inappropriate to use non-OEM parts. What you sound like to want to do is to resto-mod the car, which is certainly an alternative to the standard restoration. The problem with resto-modding a car is that everyone’s opinion of what is "better" is different. Some might think "better" consists of cow-print shag carpeting, other’s prefer Italian leather. No matter what one thinks is better, anyone who is into these cars will appreciate a nice, stock version of it, especially if it has been well maintained. Modified cars have a narrower interest group, and thus, are harder to sell, negatively affecting its value.
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September 30th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
If you were going to keep the car for yourself, I don’t see why it would be a big deal, and if you were going to try and sell it, some people may like what you do to the car. But anyone looking for originality will be disappointed. If I were to buy an older car that had been restored, I would probably prefer after market parts.
I think some people just want to relive the old days/their younger years and their cars are the way to do it.
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September 30th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
if you dont use original parts then you are not restoring a vehicle, your are just fixing it……if you use aftermarket parts instead of original the value of the vehicle will be less……
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September 30th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
There isn’t much of a market for that car, even in restored condition. Unless the car holds certain personal value for you, evaluate if the car is worth it financially to put through a restoration process. Remember, restoring is to "restore" it to it’s self as it was when new, and thus, it would inappropriate to use non-OEM parts. What you sound like to want to do is to resto-mod the car, which is certainly an alternative to the standard restoration. The problem with resto-modding a car is that everyone’s opinion of what is "better" is different. Some might think "better" consists of cow-print shag carpeting, other’s prefer Italian leather. No matter what one thinks is better, anyone who is into these cars will appreciate a nice, stock version of it, especially if it has been well maintained. Modified cars have a narrower interest group, and thus, are harder to sell, negatively affecting its value.
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September 30th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Go ahead and replace everything. 90% of the population thinks the Z31 is ugly inside and out anyways.
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