The Ford Barn

restoman · 11-15-2025, 01:55 AM

There are two kinds of old original cars. Some exist because they have had continuous maintenance and care and are absolutely beautiful. At the other end of the scale are original cars thar are all original because they have never had any care other than that needed to keep them running. They usually look quite rough. In between these two extremes there is a range of condition.

So Kube, you get to choose if the novelty of an unrestored car is appealing leave it alone. Maybe you can help it enough to appear well cared for. If it remains a display of serious neglect I am for restoration.

View Poll Results: Restore or not to restore...that's the question.
Leave it's appearance "as is" but make super road worthy	78	91.76%
Do an over the top (correct) restoration.	7	8.24%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

11-15-2025, 01:55 AM	#1
restoman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near san diego Posts: 125	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL There are two kinds of old original cars. Some exist because they have had continuous maintenance and care and are absolutely beautiful. At the other end of the scale are original cars thar are all original because they have never had any care other than that needed to keep them running. They usually look quite rough. In between these two extremes there is a range of condition. So Kube, you get to choose if the novelty of an unrestored car is appealing leave it alone. Maybe you can help it enough to appear well cared for. If it remains a display of serious neglect I am for restoration.

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