Re: 1st 2nd 3rd series restoration ?


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Posted by MikeC on Monday, May 26, 2003 at 7:54AM :

In Reply to: Re: 1st 2nd 3rd series restoration ? posted by Willy-N on Sunday, May 25, 2003 at 11:09PM :

So much depends on how we define the word "Restore". Restoring a vehicle means to bring it back to the same condition it was in when it arrived on the dealers lot with only 2 miles on the odometer. Every color, every part, every nut, bolt and washer has to be correct.

I love to see a beautifully restored vehicle, but ones with some personal touches are equally as nice, and have a bit more personality. It's those personal touches that can make or break a vehicle. There are very few truely restored Power Wagons around. But there are a lot of nicely rebuilt ones that should command nearly as high a price.

I recently went through a Ford 2N tractor and rebuilt everything. I can never call it a restoration because there are a few things that were done that are not historically correct (colors different, aftermarket running boards, etc). However, it is a darn nice working example of a tractor of that era.

When I do my W200 it will be a darn nice working example of a 59 W200. It will never be "restored" because I like the personal touches that will be done. Besides, I like my non-factory flatbed, and I want my front end trim painted pure white instead of sandy beige.

If you are trying to restore or rebuild a vehicle for profit then you will probably lose, or at best break even. As Mark stated, the investment in time and materials can be huge. If you are rebuilding or restoring a vehicle as a labor of love (and let's face it, we all like the waves and attention that driving an old truck brings) then by all means go for it.



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