We built parts of Mike's car... but most of it was built in his shop. Mike
lives right around the corner from me, so I was over there during most of the
build helping in one capacity or another... he and I have been close friends
for over 20-years, so when it came time to build his car, it got the full
treatment!
The Resto-Mod look on Mike's car, or James' 67, or Eric's white 69, or any
number of the other ones we have built does not come cheap. It is all about
paint, wheels/tires, and stance (and a SR20 under the hood of course!) Wheel
choice is critical to making it look right, and the off-the-shelf Panasports
are not the answer.
Budget? That is a very difficult one to answer, budget anywhere from
$10-100,000 It all comes down to what you are capable of doing yourself, and
how high your standards are. If you have to pay someone to do it, then the
budget goes out the window...
The investments on these cars both financially and time-wise are significant...
The trick is to find the balance of what works for you, gets you the look or
performance that you are striving for, and still leaves you enough time and
money so you can get out and enjoy the ride.
Your mileage may vary...
Michael Spreadbury
spriso motorsports
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Peters <ppeters914@comcast.net>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:32:54 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] resto mod look on the cheap
I believe Spriso built Braaten's roadster.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Matt Kall
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 11:30 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] resto mod look on the cheap
Lately I have been toying with the idea of going with a "pro-touring theme"
for the roadster(69 SRL)
I don't think I have the budget for a full blown Spriso car.. but I would
like to lower it to improve the handling and add 15" wheels anyone know
what the cost to build a car like Mike Braatens?
Matt
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