When to Restore a Car??

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Originally Posted by SSPGARY

I'm going to leave the car " as is " for this year and restore it next winter once I have all the parts. I just can't live with all the battle scars! Thanks for the opinions.

Gary

There's your answer then. If it is something that will constantly bother you about the car, then you need to fix it when the time is right.

Personally, I love both kinds of SSP's - restored (to in-service condition or as an unmarked) and survivor cars. But my preference is for survivor cars. They have the most character IMO (I love the FHP cars in their post-auction paint scheme). A car is only original once, even if it is showing battle scars. But that sentiment cannot be applied to all SSP's. Some deserve to be restored to their in-service condition, and others NEED to be restored before their condition deteriorates further (as was the case with my CHP #8395, which required work to keep it functional).

It's all a matter of personal preference. We are the caretakers of these cars while we own them, so enjoy them how you best see fit.