The Ford Barn

Corley · 05-20-2018, 09:10 AM

It seems to me like something is missing here. There are really at least two schools of thought on "restoring" model As. (Well, maybe at least three.). There are actually a few guys out there who are interested in "restoring" to original. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING must be as it left the factory. Not many of us fall into this category, certainly not me, but a few of you exist. This forum can be an afront for you guys.

Then there is the third category, where the old body is fodder for modfication, chassis and drive trains are "modern", bright red paint jobs, etc., these we call hot rods, and this forum is not really for them.

Lastly, the middle category, where we want the vehicle to look pretty original, but different wheels, tires, accessories, etc. may alter that look. But the average Joe would not really know. This category modifies engines for more performance, installs overdrive's for touring, uses reliability upgrades, installs creature comforts, safety items, etc. And who in this category doesn't have a newly built trunk hanging out back full of this and that. This seems to be the focus of this forum.

Personally, I built a hot rod A pickup, but bought Elvira, (loosely restored 29 Tudor) in order to fit in with my club better. So, I'm in both category two and three, and yes, I am interested in toouring with the club, so have made several of those reliability, comfort, and power modifications.

But the guys I wonder about, are the true purists. Most of us know this person exists, one who would not modify anything from original, but most of us have never met this person. Do they have a forum of their own? One where changes are not allowed nor discussed? Seems to me those are the only ones who should be allowed to call themselves "restorer". I totally respect those guys, their talent, patients, perserverance, but frankly I've never met one.

05-20-2018, 09:10 AM	#1
Corley Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Battle Ground WA Posts: 293	Different strokes for different folks It seems to me like something is missing here. There are really at least two schools of thought on "restoring" model As. (Well, maybe at least three.). There are actually a few guys out there who are interested in "restoring" to original. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING must be as it left the factory. Not many of us fall into this category, certainly not me, but a few of you exist. This forum can be an afront for you guys. Then there is the third category, where the old body is fodder for modfication, chassis and drive trains are "modern", bright red paint jobs, etc., these we call hot rods, and this forum is not really for them. Lastly, the middle category, where we want the vehicle to look pretty original, but different wheels, tires, accessories, etc. may alter that look. But the average Joe would not really know. This category modifies engines for more performance, installs overdrive's for touring, uses reliability upgrades, installs creature comforts, safety items, etc. And who in this category doesn't have a newly built trunk hanging out back full of this and that. This seems to be the focus of this forum. Personally, I built a hot rod A pickup, but bought Elvira, (loosely restored 29 Tudor) in order to fit in with my club better. So, I'm in both category two and three, and yes, I am interested in toouring with the club, so have made several of those reliability, comfort, and power modifications. But the guys I wonder about, are the true purists. Most of us know this person exists, one who would not modify anything from original, but most of us have never met this person. Do they have a forum of their own? One where changes are not allowed nor discussed? Seems to me those are the only ones who should be allowed to call themselves "restorer". I totally respect those guys, their talent, patients, perserverance, but frankly I've never met one.