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Old 11-16-2021, 08:15 AM   #29
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Default Re: Blue Ribbon Restorations

I don't know when the "fine-point" restorations started for the Model A's but I think it is a very good thing for the hobby. Of course most enthusiasts are not going to go in that direction but it does create a community that strives to preserve and add to our knowledge of the Model A as it was originally built.
My dad and I restored my early 30 Rdst. PU in the early 70's striving for a "Senior" award under the AACA guidelines. I think that was what they called their top award. We worked very hard and were awarded the junior and senior awards.
I look at the truck today and compare it to what the "Fine-Point" people are ending up with and my truck when finished was no where near as good a restoration to original as what is possible today. My hat is off to the "Fine-Point" restorers, you are doing a real service for us by increasing our knowledge of the Model A.
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