Motorcity Grind, What Makes for a Quality Restoration? Jim Chatas Interview

<p><strong>Questions I ask Jim during our interview:</strong></p><p>Take me through the early stages of Mustang Restoration -- you have a meeting with a new customer before they decide -- what does that process look like.</p><p>Tell me when you realized your passion would be your business? </p><p>What did you do before Motorcity Grind?</p><p>Share some symptoms telling a classic pony owner that it is time to restore?</p><p>Who is on your team?</p><p>How do you juggle many projects at one time?</p><p> </p><p><strong>Do you own an early year Mustang?</strong></p><p>yes</p><p><strong>What do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs?</strong></p><p>I retired from architecture and opened a restoration shop that specializes in restoring 1965-1970 mustangs. The business has really taken off over the last three years. I have been building mustangs since 1991. I turned my passion into my business. I love going to the shop every day and working or meeting clients.</p><p><strong>Is there anything specific you would like to share on the show? </strong></p><p>I’d like to promote my company Motorcity Grind. It’s my restoration shop. We specialize in 65-70 mustangs.</p><p><strong>If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?</strong></p><p>I have several Fastbacks but no names!</p><p><strong>How long have you owned your classic ride?</strong></p><p>I have owned my supercharged coyote Shelby Clone for about 6 years. My 68 Fastback for about 1.5 years. I have a lot of S code Fastback project cars. I sold a very original patina 65 Fastback. Loved that car...</p><p><strong>If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?</strong></p><p>Personally I do most of the assembly. My team does the bodywork and paint. I’m very involved in the day to day. Before the shop I had a friend who painted for me and I would build a car every one or two years. I have built engines and have done a lot of upholstery work as well.</p><p><strong>