What can be done when a classic car goes through a fire?

How many classic cars are destroyed by fire each year? In the late '80s-Hall of Fame baseball player and classic car collector Reggie Jackson, had 30 of his vintage automobiles in a warehouse when a fire occurred. It was a total loss. The building's value was $800,000 and the contents $3.2 million.

Mantis asks the question to the Rodzreaders-What can be done to restore some of these rides? When does one say it's a complete loss-or give it a shot to restore the ride?

Take a look at the SS Camaro that Mantis found at a body shop the other day. At first Mantis thought that the car was in the process of being painted. Unfortunately the car was in a garage that went up in flames. There was also a convertible in the garage that didn't make it.

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Mantis locates Classic Industries Parts and Accessories

When one is looking for a great company dedicated to quality restoration and performance equipment for the classic car take a look at Classic Industries. The above photo was from a Barrett-Jackson consignment car-2008 auction.

Classic Industries covers parts for the following vehicles:

Camaro
Firebird
Nova/Chevy II
Impala/Full size
Chevy/GMC Truck

One can also download a Classic Industries catalog of the above mentioned vehicles. Go to Classic Industries to find the finest selection of top quality reproduction and original GM parts and accessories anywhere.