The Ford Barn

tubman · 09-09-2021, 08:07 PM

I sell a few of my condensers on eBay. Here are some pictures that one of those buyers sent me. It's a Harmon-Collins single coil distributor on which he did a magnificent job of restoring. I'm thinking of adding a polishing option (or maybe not).

Angledrive · 09-09-2021, 08:08 PM

Form before function?

tubman · 09-09-2021, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Angledrive

Form before function?

Huh? Please explain.

mercman from oz · 09-09-2021, 08:13 PM

Glamor Shot - Distributor.

Angledrive · 09-09-2021, 09:48 PM

In the design world you have 'form', cosmetic design and 'function' which is mechanical design. So naturally do you want it to look good or work good. Most of us like both, just what do you do first, make it work or make it pretty. I like the way your condenser works, it looks good natural finish.

tubman · 09-09-2021, 09:53 PM

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Uh, OK. I just thought some of the folks here would like to see what this guy had done. I personally think his restoration is top shelf.

In the final analysis, I have to agree with you, as I never considered polishing them. I also believe that you would agree that his final result is quite impressive.

Charlie ny · 09-10-2021, 06:42 AM

Denny, It's beautiful presentation and makes the most of the vintage NON-BILLET cast design....the polished condenser is a must. I wonder how the tag survived.
Charlie njy

Shoebox · 09-10-2021, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tubman

Uh, OK. I just thought some of the folks here would like to see what this guy had done. I personally think his restoration is top shelf.

In the final analysis, I have to agree with you, as I never considered polishing them. I also believe that you would agree that his final result is quite impressive.

Denny,
This is pure eye candy! Personally I love it.

JSeery · 09-10-2021, 11:25 AM

Nice!

Ken hash · 09-10-2021, 12:24 PM

I like it

Jack E/NJ · 09-10-2021, 02:12 PM

>>>I never considered polishing them.>>>
>>>the polished condenser is a must.>>>
>>>Nice!>>>
>>>I like it>>>

Agreed. tubman's got to get with the program. Offer clear-coated polished ones too. 8^)

cmbrucew · 09-10-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack E/NJ

>>>I never considered polishing them.>>>
>>>the polished condenser is a must.>>>
>>>Nice!>>>
>>>I like it>>>

Agreed. tubman's got to get with the program. Offer clear-coated polished ones too. 8^)

Maybe Flames?
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09-09-2021, 08:08 PM	#2
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 303	Re: Glamor Shot Form before function?

09-09-2021, 08:13 PM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Glamor Shot Glamor Shot - Distributor.

09-09-2021, 09:48 PM	#5
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 303	Re: Glamor Shot In the design world you have 'form', cosmetic design and 'function' which is mechanical design. So naturally do you want it to look good or work good. Most of us like both, just what do you do first, make it work or make it pretty. I like the way your condenser works, it looks good natural finish.

09-09-2021, 09:53 PM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Glamor Shot Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Uh, OK. I just thought some of the folks here would like to see what this guy had done. I personally think his restoration is top shelf. In the final analysis, I have to agree with you, as I never considered polishing them. I also believe that you would agree that his final result is quite impressive.

09-10-2021, 06:42 AM	#7
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Glamor Shot Denny, It's beautiful presentation and makes the most of the vintage NON-BILLET cast design....the polished condenser is a must. I wonder how the tag survived. Charlie njy

09-10-2021, 11:25 AM	#9
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Glamor Shot Nice!

09-10-2021, 12:24 PM	#10
Ken hash Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ellensburg wa Posts: 58	Re: Glamor Shot I like it

09-10-2021, 02:12 PM	#11
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Glamor Shot >>>I never considered polishing them.>>> >>>the polished condenser is a must.>>> >>>Nice!>>> >>>I like it>>> Agreed. tubman's got to get with the program. Offer clear-coated polished ones too. 8^)