Posted by G1355 on November 12, 2014 at 15:39:39 from (67.224.60.152):
In Reply to: Restoration posted by David G on November 12, 2014 at 15:24:48:
I wouldn't call taking every piece apart, check tolerances and bring back to spec restoring, that'd be like building or "rebuilding" it. I consider restoring getting back similar to how it was when new, oil leaks gone, new tires, gauges, paint, and every thing to work as it should get all shields covers back on and get all safety decals where need be that's some stuff that takes time rounding up parts and making it look good and looking at brochures or pictures to make right when unsure.
Thing I see alot is people saying restored when its simply a new paint job that looks like a five year old painted it and still has overspray on tires, tires all weatherchecked and they didnt straighten any sheet metal or spend time getting rid of grease or just painted over old decals.
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