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Old 02-21-2014, 07:53 PM
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1986 Firebird S/E worth restoring?

I have an 86 firebird S/Ewith the ws6 suspension. Its not in horrible shape most stuff on it works and it runs and drives good. Was wondering if it was worth restoring?

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Old 02-21-2014, 07:56 PM
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Re: 1986 Firebird E/S

I mean S/E
Old 05-05-2014, 10:51 AM
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Re: 1986 Firebird S/E worth restoring?

No car is financially worth restoring despite what you see on tv.

You restore a car out of passion for that ride. Your never going to recoup costs if your looking for resale
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Re: 1986 Firebird S/E worth restoring?

^truth^

If you want to have a nice car to cruise around in or whatever then go for it. Also, w/out seeing pics we can't really tell you if it's a basket case or not.
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Re: 1986 Firebird S/E worth restoring?

Originally Posted by RedLeader289
^truth^

If you want to have a nice car to cruise around in or whatever then go for it. Also, w/out seeing pics we can't really tell you if it's a basket case or not.
Let's see photos. You don't see many S/E's around anymore, so it may be worth it depending on shape. What wheels are on it? They have a rare wheel set? If I saw pix, I could tell you. Does it also have factory two-tone paint at the side molding line? Another rarity among 3rd gens.
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