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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much will it cost to restore my vehicle?

A) How many of your parts will need to be replaced due to quality issues? How many rust holes are actually present. How long will it take to search for parts, or even fit them to your vehicle for that matter. For these reasons and others like them it is impossible to estimate the cost of a fullrestoration.
With so many unforeseen obstacles surfacing daily and weekly during the restoration process, an estimate is just flat out deceiving. Often customers make the mistake of going with a shop that will give them an estimate, Big Mistake! These shops often end up realizing they have underbid the job and begin looking for cost cutting maneuvers to save their shop money. Is that the kind of craftsmanship you want, because it’s definitely not the kind your classic vehicle deserves. Truth is the cost of your vehicle will be determined by the the overall condition of the vehicle and availability of quality parts as well as the owner.

2. How long will it take to restore my vehicle?

A) As long as it takes to do it right. Putting a time table on a project of this nature only sacrifices quality and craftsmanship. Remember, we don’t repair vehicles we restore them. Some cars require only months, others may require years, it all depends on condition, parts and the owners vision. However, detailed photos and timeline journals will keep you informed of your vehicles progress and cost every week.

3. Do you sell parts?

A) No. Charlie Cooper Restorations is not in the parts selling business. We simply research and purchase parts for the vehicles being actively restored at our facility. We have built solid relationships with our vendors and perfected our parts hunting techniques. Due to the limited manpower Charlie Cooper Restorations cannot search for parts if the vehicle is not being actively restored at our facility.

4. Is my vehicle worth restoring?

A) Unfortunately this is a question only the owner of the vehicle can answer. Though we can tell you the approximate value of your vehicle once restored or maybe even have it appraised, the cost of restoration almost always exceeds this value. Truth is value is determined by the customer. Why do you want this car restored?, does it have sentimental value? How much can you honestly afford to spend. Ask yourself these questions, only then will you know whether your vehicle is worth restoring.

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