Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on January 14, 2010 at 11:25:24 from (99.38.206.245):
I guess I'm a bit of a purist in that I'm of the opinion a "restored" car, truck, tractor or whatever should look like it did when it came from the factory, or as close to it as possible because of wear and parts availability.
Refurbished to me means that some enhancements can be made while still retaining the general overall look. Something like a 12 volt conversion would be an example.
Using trucks as an example so as not to hurt anyones feelings here--a 1949 Chevy truck with a key/switch/starter would be refurbished rather than restored. Having it with modern rims and tires rather than with a true classic look would be refurbished rather than restored. Modern paint with hardener rather than the classic look would be another example of refurbished vs. restored.
How do you all feel about the use of the term restored when something obviously appears differently than original?
As for me I always say that I refurbish rather than restore.
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