What constitutes "restoration"?, Looks like the PCR's will put me in resto class next year |
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What constitutes "restoration"?, Looks like the PCR's will put me in resto class next year |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 12 2007, 08:59 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I would hardly call my '72 914 "restored".
Yes, most of the exterior panels were repainted - in 1979! But, the PCR gurus tell me it's "restored". One says if it was repainted anywhere, it's restored. Another says "if 30% of the panels were repainted, it's restored". I just love this degree of decisiveness! So, here's what was repainted - all exterior panels, except the engine lid (which was used to match the degree of orange peel). No, the engine bay was not painted, nor the undersides of the lids, nor any of the belly parts or trunks. Nor were the door jambs. The repaint was to original specs by a Mercedes shop in Cincinnati. In '79 they wanted no part of the car, but owed a favor to a buddy of mine. Did a wonderful job! Beyond that, I've maintained the rest of the finishes of the car. Yep, I've replaced a bunch of parts through the years that needed it - I still call this maintenance. I've always used factory parts to maintain the car. I have a stockpile of factory parts to use as the years go buy, but they are maintenance parts. So, instead of a black and white poll - tell me your thoughts on whether this car is resored or preserved. It'll help me make a decision in January. All questions are considered fair, and will be answered. All comments are considered fair - I will accept all (except tire questions/comments). Let's hear it! Pat ps: If you want pics, fine. |
Racer |
Dec 13 2007, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sounds restored to me. Like Jeff says, a car is only original once. To me, an exterior repaint, even in original color, is a restoration and not a preservation.
There has been a huge explosion lately in Big Money cars about "preserve vs restore". Road and Track had a recent article about this very topic. I had opportunity to attend a Miles Collier presentation on a cars "provenance". At some point, a car is worth preserving. You will never again see a paints' original patina, or leather scuff marks on seats, once a car is "restored". I believe in the R&T article, which talked to several world class "shops" and "people in the know" that once you get to about 30% or a car needing reconditioning, the arguement to restore vs preserve becomes more poignant. All too often are "original" cars tauted, only to learn, yeah, repainted, reupholstered, rebuilt engine (with things like MSD, Mallory, Permatune, Carbs, color changes, bigger brakes, sways etc) etc being used rather than true NOS parts. As these cars gets older, it only gets harder to maintain originality and drivability in one swoop. Look at 356s. Heck, I think if you found a dozen, true "original, unrestored" cars that were still drivable you would be lucky. |
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