But Max...
the new shell would be incorrect for a pre-'68 car. After all the expense
you're talking about, the transmission tunnel would be too wide and the
metal dash wouldn't fit.
Allen
>Reply-To: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
>
>>At $4,000 to $5,000 for body work, invest in a new body shell at $4,995.
>
>Hi Listers-
>
>My 66 B is in similar shape (as the one under discussion), and I've
>considered going the body shell route, but...
>
>...My guess is you'd drop another $3,000-8,000 "while you're at it".
>You'd wind up with a fully restored car but I still don't know that it
>would pay $$$-wise...
>
>Cheerio!
>
>Max Heim
>'66 MGB
>runs great, looks scabrous
>mountain View CA
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