So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL

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Originally Posted by SUHRsc

When I first bought my '39 Delivery I had considered restoring it, it's a pretty nice vehicle, parked in 1948. it had a few major issues where the shed roof had leaked on it. In the end I've just patched in what was needed to make it solid and pretty much left it alone otherwise. I did add my own letting and aged that to match the paint. I've slowly been making it pretty reliable. I drove it quite a bit, locally, this year. Even averaged 20mpg using it as my only transportation for 2 weeks.
I know you do beautiful restoration work which is beyond my skill level and that may be playing a part for me, but there is something that can't be explained about getting in a vehicle that is pretty much just a time capsule. It seems a higher number of people that see mine seem to really appreciate it for being as it is. I think if it were in pristine fresh condition it would lose some of its charm for me. It seems the value would likely drop also if selling in the current market.

I also like old furniture and other items that you can tell have been lived with. There is a Japanese term called "Wabi-Sabi" that I have really related with my feelings towards this old stuff.

Good luck with whichever direction you decide to take it, but if it were mine, I would surely leave it alone.

Zach

Zach, my gosh I like your truck.
Did you ever come up with the reason why it was parked in 1948? The history always intrigues me.