Maintenance cost comparisons.....

[Lou Van Anne]

....I'm starting to wonder:.....would keeping a "Mistress" be less expensive/frustrating than keeping my '64 GT Hawk on the road? (aka as "problem child").

Since I got her out of the paint shop in August I've driven her less than fifty miles and have had to 1)replace the water pump, 2)replace the power steering cyl., 3)rebuilt the power steering pump and 4)deal with a leaking front brake caliper..........

It helps to vent....still waiting for that light at the end of the tunnel....someday....maybe....will I live that long?

[tim333]

I doubt your wife would approve a mistress over a car.

[StudeRich]

Well lets see, that still ONLY leaves the:

Engine
Transmission
P/S Pump
Rear Brakes
Three more Calipers
Power Brake Unit
Front Suspension
Center Bellcrank Bearings
Rear Axle

Per your list, still to be rebuilt after 55 Years.
Trying to be the bearer of Good News, but it isn't working too well.

Come to think about it, at 75 I have about that many "Body Parts" that need replacement as well.

[Milaca]

Get yourself a mistress that knows how to repair cars, then have her maintain your Hawk. If she would also help cook and clean, then your wife would likely be okay with having her around.

[Lou Van Anne]

Now that's an idea! Where do I find her.....

Get yourself a mistress that knows how to repair cars, then have her maintain your Hawk. If she would also help cook and clean, then your wife would likely be okay with having her around.

[greyben]

A lot depends on age and general overall condition.

[thunderations]

Potential mistress or are you talking about the car?

A lot depends on age and general overall condition.

[Lou Van Anne]

I would guess: both.

Potential mistress or are you talking about the car?

[bezhawk]

Many people think a nice looking paint job covers for a long period of neglect. That's why when I tell people a restoration is far more than body and paint. It's total remanufacture.