Re: [FWDLK] Do People Still Restore Cars ?

["Mark J. Hash" <mjh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 

For one, I DID "restore" the '57 Fury since it is so rare.  Only two exceptions to factory original:  hardened valve seats to run modern gas, and a '63 era (by the part number) Mopar brand fuel filter helps control the flow to the carbs, as I had much leakage at first.  The '57 Savoy is a "restorification", as there are some (mind you SOME, not lots) of nods toward modernization and, yes, safety.

 

Mark   mjh
'57 Fury
'57 Savoy 2d ht
'61 De Soto
'68 300 ragtop          in Oregon

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Ron Waters

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 8:06 PM

Subject: [FWDLK] Do People Still Restore Cars ?

Reading the brakes thread has me thinking about this topic: Do people still restore cars ?  By 'restore', I mean "bring back to original condition as it left the dealer's showroom".    Restorification seems to be quite popular these days.  Must swap out that rear end.  Must put the largest engine into my car. Must bore that engine out to .060. Must paint my car red.  Must swap generator for alternator, etc.  Any thoughts ?

 

BTW, I realize that it's YOUR CAR and you can do with it WHATEVER you want.  So let's not get off-topic by going down that road...

 

Ron