Frame Up Restoration

[Rex_A_Lott]

No, its not mine. I'm just amazed at what "restoration" means to some people.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5182687128.html

Enjoy.

[Bob Bidonde]

He did it his way. A purist does it a different way. The important thing is, there is another Model A preserved because of what he calls a restoration.

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

He did it his way. A purist does it a different way. The important thing is, there is another Model A preserved because of what he calls a restoration.

I agree with all your points! Wayne

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by rex_a_lott

no, its not mine. I'm just amazed at what "restoration" means to some people.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5182687128.html

enjoy.

it can be

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by forever4

I like the new "Bonnie labaron" interior.

That makes it Scottish!

[SeaSlugs]

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paint is kinda funky but glad the car got restored kinda close to factory instead of cutup and hotrodded/ratrodded.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott

I'm just amazed at what "restoration" means to some people.

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

He did it his way. A purist does it a different way.

Hmmmm, he did what his way? Sure doesn't look like it was a "restoration" to me. Here is how Webster defines the word 'Restoration'.

res·to·ra·tion
ˌrestəˈrāSH(ə)n/
noun
noun: restoration

1. 1.
   the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Please help me understand how this car was returned to a former condition. I feel the more politically correct term for this is it had a "Frame-up Renovation".

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

paint is kinda funky but glad the car got restored kinda close to factory instead of cutup and hotrodded/ratrodded.

Has juice brakes, incorrect upholstery, incorrect color, etc., well on it way wouldn't you say??

[d.]

battery on the firewall...nice touch!

[1931 flamingo]

It's got pizazz, especially after looking at the "before" pics.
To each his own.
Paul in CT

[Jwilli]

Well it was improved.

[Jeff/Illinois]

1.) Looked like a pretty decent Roadster to start with.

2.) Chassis work was presentable. Looking good so far.

3.) After that, he fumbled on the goal line. Big time. Had the ball, going for broke, then lost it And asking 20 Grand?

This car correctly restored as a Standard Roadster would have been a beautiful Model A Ford. Yeah, yeah as they say 'to each his own' BUT if I 'owned' this 'thing' put me in the Betty Ford Clinic ASAP

[Stretch Cab]

White walls all it needs is white walls��

[harleytoprock]

NOS, original and restored are probably the most 3 mis-used words in the old car and old motorcycle hobby.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Stretch Cab

White walls all it needs is white walls��

YEP that would to top it off

[DougVieyra]

The Color and the upholstry are obviously correct in this restoration. However, I think that the air in the left rear tire may be 'after-market', which may put out of 'Fine Point' judging.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Look on the bright side.

At least it still has the generator.

[Rex_A_Lott]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

He did it his way. A purist does it a different way. The important thing is, there is another Model A preserved because of what he calls a restoration.

No doubt it would be a fun car to own and drive, and you've got to admire the guy for finishing the car. In a lot of ways its more correct than my old jalopys and I have a ball with them...its just not what I expect to see when I read "restoration".

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

it can be

Good one.

[Bob Bidonde]

You all are merciless. Let he who has the perfect Model A restoration throw the first stone!

[Tinbasher]

So the guy was into Auburns, Cords, Packards, Chryslers of the 30's. I've seen that colour scheme on all of those cars. So He put it one His Model A. One thing about paint, it can be sanded and recoated. I hope he had fun while he owned it.

John Poole

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

You all are merciless. Let he who has the perfect Model A restoration throw the first stone!

Bob, it seems you threw the first one!

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

You all are merciless. Let he who has the perfect Model A restoration throw the first stone!

Well Bob, at least most of us here won't be coveting THAT neighbor's Model A so we're OK on that sin To the restorer of this car--- go, and sin no more

[harleynut]

Had a 36 Ford once. I was at a car cruise and an old timer came over to check it out. He looked at the side with the hood down and complemented me on how good the car looks. Then, he walked around to the other side with the hood open and he screamed "ahhh you ruined it you put an alternator on it". Can't please everybody. Your car, your money, your taste, your time, do it your way.