<VV> "RESTORATION vs FIX IT UP" my ramblins again

[moonpie8n at comcast.net]

AAAAAAAAA - men !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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From: N2VZD at aol.com 
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org 
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:06:17 PM 
Subject: Re: <VV> "RESTORATION vs FIX IT UP" my ramblins again 

restoration is a very abused word , along with "tune up". 
i restored a 62 vette to NCRS standards , a high point car in its first 
show , and never enjoyed driving it again. in fact i sold it soon after i 
realized what i had done. 
now i am more careful of my dreams... 
restoring a car means putting everything back to as close to original look 
and construction as possible (no improvements or mods), and is not as easy 
as it sounds. 
i enjoy driving and using my corvairs. i enjoy adding a few modern comforts 
to them also. i enjoy trying different combinations of incorrect parts in 
my motors , and powertrains. 
everyone has his goals and pleasures. when i see really nice cars in shows, 
i enjoy seeing properly done work right down to the correct hardware etc , 
but say to myself , i hope he has a nice driver also , so he does not miss 
out on the fun of the hobby... 
i have done a few real nice detail jobs in the last few years , but no 
restorations to the letter. 
regards, tim colson 

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