[Chevelle-List] re: 64 Malibu SS

[Travelback4u]

Great job.... glad to see you all back.

re: Paint
     Restoration Items needed below
     Questions

    I got a lot of questions, "novice" and "nervous" LOL  ...

    Ok, here goes. I'm really undecided about which way I should paint the 64 Malibu SS. On one hand, Laquer is original.... but expensive. The base coat/clear coat is cheaper, but not original.

    I know the Laquer would look better, and if money was there, that is how I would do it. Mainly because it is what was originally on the car.  However, I'm afraid if I paint the car with base coat/clear coat, the overall value of the restoration will be greatly decreased if I "ever" resold it.  I'm going to be keeping the car a long time, but I'd hate to think about not restoring it as "original". 

     So I'm in a pickle. On top of this, I've not painted a car for nearly 20 years, and never Laquer, so I'll have to hire it done. That means spending $4,000.00 on a paint job. And well, I'm on permanent disability, so, well, that means fixed income. So raising that money for paint would take me a long time and well, I don't want to waite that long.

    Needed:  Set of Mint/near Mint 64 Malibu SS Mag Hub Caps. Have 65 SS Hub Caps I won't need. 
                  Rear Antenna and installation kit.
                  Possibly a hood. (The hood on the 64 SS has hood pins that were added to the hood, that I'm not sure if I want to keep, since not original). "Any Opinions".
                  Factory Air Cleaner for a 64 SS with a 283 4bbl.
                  Pair of 64 SS rear quarter panel emblems. 65's are a bit different.
                  Source for: Delco Tar Top Repro Battery
                 
Question:  Anyone ever do a change over from front fender to rear quarter panel mount installation for the antenna on a 64 SS???  I like the rear mounted better, but car has it on front fender. Since this was an "option" in 64, "from what I have been told" I didn't think that this would hurt keeping original.  Any opinions?

Question:  Anyone know what brand and size of tire was factory original? Does anyone know what tires looks and fits the car best?

Question:  What parts on the engine operation should remain original "Delco"  manufacturer? Dist. Cap, Starter, Water Pump, Coil, Battery, Plug Wires, Carb, Plugs, ect.

Question:  If Chrome kit added on engine, Changing out Air Cleaner, Valve Covers,  Oil Cap, ect., does this help or hurt the value of the car when bringing back to factory original?  As long as those parts changed out are kept with the car, wouldn't the value be improved?

      I told ya I had lots of questions.....

Thomas W. Rogers