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Community => Auto Torque => Topic started by: ptashek on 14 April 2019, 06:11 PM

Title: Restoration, done right
Post by: ptashek on 14 April 2019, 06:11 PM
Not a W116, but a Russian "Wolga" (GAZ-24) restored the right way.
What mattered got done, but plenty got left as it was.

Nearly 50 minutes long, it's time well worth spending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUYzRKKMIgE
Title: Re: Restoration, done right
Post by: marku on 03 May 2019, 05:36 AM
That's the debate now. Restore or preserve. So many classic vehicles are so much better now than when they were new. Always a temptation to do the best possible and replace everything with new. And the paint finishes of course. You see so many now with with finishes and colour so deep you wonder how thick it is. Lots of talk now about preserving the history of the vehicle and its life which means showing wear. We all want a car that looks fantastic but where do you stop? 
Title: Re: Restoration, done right
Post by: ptashek on 03 May 2019, 07:25 AM
Quote from: marku on 03 May 2019, 05:36 AM
That's the debate now. Restore or preserve. So many classic vehicles are so much better now than when they were new. Always a temptation to do the best possible and replace everything with new. And the paint finishes of course. You see so many now with with finishes and colour so deep you wonder how thick it is. Lots of talk now about preserving the history of the vehicle and its life which means showing wear. We all want a car that looks fantastic but where do you stop?

I'd say that if the car is used after a restoration, it acquires new history, new wear, new patina while being safe to enjoy for many years to come.

In my case not going "full out" on everything was a question of budget. For some it's a question of preservation. But at least as far as body work is concerned I think "all out" is the only right way to do it.
Title: Re: Restoration, done right
Post by: marku on 05 May 2019, 10:17 AM
Have been listening to people in the business who are increasingly talking about limits in restoration of classic cars and serious consideration being given to maintaining the cars origins and its visible use.