My New 1985 Regal with 14,000 actual and a question

[DeadGuy]

Does anyone know where I can find a repro or NOS door skin for this car?

I don't want to put 10 pounds of bondo in this door and like the person above stated, a used door isn't going to be near as nice as mine.

If I can't find a skin, I'll probably just sell the car to someone that will show it off or baby it like it deserves.

With my other 2 classics, I can't even park this one in the garage.

thanks
chuck

 

[Oldsmoletick]

Thanks for responding. The cost is the least thing I'm worried about. It's probably less than 500 bucks.

I'm just worried that if I fix it that it might decrease the value to a collector. That's why I'm here because I know you guys are experts. I also belong to an AMC forum because when I bought my Marlin.... LOL, I had many many questions on that beast.

It's a fish all to it's own. So is my dodge

8) Nice...... A friend of mine has a couple Marlins, both 66's I believe, one show worthy and one for parts.

 

[565bbchevy]

I know locally Sherman and Associates, I think they still sell door skins for an 85 Regal and I'm sure they ship nationwide.

 

[88hurstolds]

What a cream puff!
I'd say fix the door, it shouldn't deter from the value if you fix it so it's not noticable.

 

[DeadGuy]

I called Sherman and Associates. They only sell the bottom 12 inches door panel.

I'll try some southern junk yards just in case I can find a gray, nice looking match.

I think I'll just throw it on Craigs List on Ebay. I think it deserves a home with someone who will treat it like the classic piece it is.

I don't think I have been a member long enough to sell anything. I'll keep ya posted.

Hey, if you guys happen to have NetFlix, I'm in a movie or two on there. One is hilarious called ThanksKilling. Look it up.

buds
chuck

 

[565bbchevy]

I would post it on here first and maybe also TurboBuick why not give a gbody fan first shot at this, there is always somebody looking for a super clean gbody and from there maybe post it on Craigslist or E-Bay.

 

[DeadGuy]

Oh I will. I didn't know if I was allowed because I just joined.

I told my wife I'm in between on this car. Here is my take: I can drive this car 10 years no problem, BUT it will lose value every time I drive it. It rides like a new car and the inside is perfect.

OR, I can keep it and cruise in it to show it, but I would have to leave it outside because of my other 2 classic cars.

OR, I can send it along to a G Body loving guy where it will be respected and enjoyed. I'm making checks for southern doors now.

I'll keep ya posted
thanks
chuck

 

[Bweavy]

I called Sherman and Associates. They only sell the bottom 12 inches door panel.

I'll try some southern junk yards just in case I can find a gray, nice looking match.

I think I'll just throw it on Craigs List on Ebay. I think it deserves a home with someone who will treat it like the classic piece it is.

I don't think I have been a member long enough to sell anything. I'll keep ya posted.

Hey, if you guys happen to have NetFlix, I'm in a movie or two on there. One is hilarious called ThanksKilling. Look it up.

buds
chuck

I know a guy with a NOS door skin & he has a southern junk yard.
Honetly it is a low mileage 85 Regal but it is not a turbo car that would pull huge $. Then again it could go to help save a real turbo car & keep another on the road. That's what we do down here. Try & find clean low mileage regals to help keep the northern Gbody on the road.

I have a 60K mile regal around back that is nothing but a fire wall left of it. It probably saved about 60 -70 cars. There are a lot of things that can be done with that car. I'm just saying it will never be a $20,000 collectable.
Very Nice find though.

 

[DeadGuy]

I'm interested in that door skin if it's for sale.

Naw, I wouldn't think it would ever hit 20 G's..

IF I sell it I don't think $7500 would be out of the question. Heck, you couldn't buy ANY car with 14K on it for that price.

There's a Riviera on Ebay right now with low miles at over 20K and an '85 like mine for $12,900

So I think it'll be an easy sell.

Thanks for all of the info

chuck