A partial restoration is a great choice for clients that want to limit their financial investment in a vehicle or may want to do some of the work themselves at a later date.
A partial restoration may not include all the primary areas of the vehicle:
- Body
- Paint
- Mechanical
- Interior
In a partial restoration the body and paint are always restored. The interior may be freshened but not completely redone.
The mechanical systems in a partial restoration are usually addressed via a combination of some upgrades and restoring the existing systems.
Generally, the electrical systems, cooling systems and fuel delivery systems are not restored. The existing brake, steering and suspension systems are restored with some upgrades to improve drivability.
The motor and drive train are either rebuilt or replaced. The engine can be replaced with a crate motor, the transmission and gearing is upgraded for a more modern drive experience.
As one can see, there are a number of options when partially restoring a vehicle. This is the time to build the car to your specifications based on how the vehicle will be used.
What a full restoration adds beyond a partial restoration
A full restoration at Precision Car Restoration means completely disassembling the vehicle and restoring each and every part and system, a process that limits ongoing maintenance and future restoration work. A partial restoration keeps the body and paint work but can leave systems such as the electrical, cooling and fuel delivery systems as they are. The partial route suits owners who want to limit their financial investment now or do some of the remaining work themselves at a later date.
How Precision Car Restoration plans a partial restoration
Every Precision Car Restoration commission starts with a design consultation to understand the client’s specific goal, based on investment level and scope. The team then prepares a line-by-line cost proposal that involves every member of the technical team, so the scope of a partial restoration is set out line by line. An ongoing quality assurance process runs from the start to the finish of each commission, and the shop photographs and documents each commission with weekly updates so clients can follow their car’s progress.
Mechanical options in a partial restoration
The mechanical side of a partial restoration draws on the same services Precision Car Restoration offers on any commission: restoring stock systems, upgrading the brake, steering and suspension systems, rebuilding the engine or replacing it with a crate motor, and upgrading the transmission and gearing for a smoother ride. Owners who want a modern drive in a classic body can also look at the shop’s Pro Touring and restomod builds, which pair classic styling with modern engine, driveline and suspension hardware.
