Have someone look at it for you if possibble or get a ton of pics .
I emailed the seller on that ad asking about the state of it mechanically and if there was rust on the underside or any other damage to the body/windows. I got a pretty short response:
"It needs a complete restoration the transmission it goes into gear fine but everything needs to be gone thru if you want to look at it its located in Ruskin call my husband"
I probably wont call about it. It seems like more work than I could handle.
If you are going to wrap the car you don't need to worry about the paint if it is faded or scratched a little.
Wrapping a car for advertising or a hunted house isn't really this clubs cup of tea.
Your 1k for a car cover is twice what a good one will cost at California Car Covers for a custom made one to fit your actual car. That will free up 500.00 in your budget.
Not sure why it has to be a '68 if it is going to loose its identity being wrapped anyway but that is your choice for whatever the reason.
5000.00 for a '68 in nice condition will be hard to find in my opinion.
Darren
Its not just for advertising, but also for outreach purposes with my radio station. Thats good to know about the cover price, I had based the 1k on the superweave premium from california car covers.
It doesnt have to be a 68, that is just the year I like the best mainly because I like the stacked headlights of the 60s, but I also prefer a 472 engine. Its not a deal breaker, but if I happen to find a 68 then thats great, if not I am fine with something else.
The reason I've decided with wrapping instead of paint is because when compared side by side, a wrap not only costs less, but is more durable, easier to maintain and also serves to protect the surface underneath. I see alot of gravel trucks here in Oklahoma, a piece of gravel may chip that 10k paintjob, but a vinyl wrap wont be damaged so easily.
I initially wanted to go the route of a custom paint job, but when I weighed the cost, risk and longevity I decided on the wrap.