MIKE LAMBDIN, CANS wrote:
>
> >> For me, the goal when restoring a noteworthy auto is to be able to drive
> >> the thing down the road. This is the real indication of a succesful
> >> restoration - the car looks and drives as if it were new.
> >>
> >> Mike Lambdin
> __________________________
>
> >Exactly!
> >
> >My TD was restored to factory specs 18 months ago but I did take poetic
> >license and install a radio in the glove box.
>
> >It's all in the eyes of the beholder or 'beer holder', whichever is your
> >pleasure. I happen to like jazz and others rock-n-roll. That's also why
> >we have chocolate and vanilla.
> >
> >Steve
>
> Yes Steve, I do understand poetic license be it a mechanical improvement,
> i.e. improved seals & gaskets, or a convenience like a basic radio.
>
> And beauty is in the eye of..., but there is a line that can be crossed.
> An art restorer wouldn't paint the sky, in Van Gogh's "Starry Night",
> pink.
>
> Mike
Mike
You are right again. My wife is an impressionist and I am looking at her
rendition of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" over my desk.
I hope I haven't crossed the line as I am obsessed with keeping my car
correct.
I'm having too much fun in the process.
Steve
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