Re: To restore or preserve?

Posted by 39SixSedanMan On 2015/10/16 13:56:46

Ken,
I agree with each of the guy's posts on this: preserve. My own 39 was very far gone when I began, some thought I pulled it out of a riverbed. So it was a no brainer. However, with that being said, I left many cosmetic items as is, or replaced with better but not perfect pieces and I have no problems with imperfect bits. My 39 is a great driver, just the way I like it. As a matter of fact, I drove it to work today. Perfect cool morning, 30 mile drive (I even used the heater).

I also own a 50 Hudson, which I have had for 1.5 years; unlike its stablemate, it is a very original car that just hit 50k miles. The previous owner gave it a respectable paint job 10+ years ago, and I have been bringing the mechanicals back myself. I plan to maintain the interior materials and only fix what must be. It too has that great, old car smell and feel.

As JW said, get it reliable and safe first. An of course, "It's Only Original Once"

Pat