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Depends on what your definition of restoration is and
what you want out of the book. There is a FAQ sticky thread on the top with a good list of books
what you want out of the book. There is a FAQ sticky thread on the top with a good list of books
Last edited by Nowhere Man; Jul 2, 2016 at 11:34 PM.
Safety Car
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Are you really sure you want to restore the car? If you have an original car then a restoration will lower the value of the car. If you have a basket-case then no harm comes from a restoration.
Because restoration is an intervention that actually alters the car doing nothing, at least for a while, is often the best path. The first step in any new acquisition is to preserve what was just acquired. That may be as simple as placing the car into a facility where no further damage can take place.
The most serious, and perhaps the worst step, is to embark on a restoration too quickly. The restoration of any object is generally not reversible. In order to replicate the finish of a part you normally remove the existing finish. Returning the car to some previous state means you have to destroy the current state. This is why restoration should only take place after a great deal of discussion and even greater reflection.
You absolutely need the NCRS Judging Manual. And, Noland's book.
Richrd Newton
Stewardship
Because restoration is an intervention that actually alters the car doing nothing, at least for a while, is often the best path. The first step in any new acquisition is to preserve what was just acquired. That may be as simple as placing the car into a facility where no further damage can take place.
The most serious, and perhaps the worst step, is to embark on a restoration too quickly. The restoration of any object is generally not reversible. In order to replicate the finish of a part you normally remove the existing finish. Returning the car to some previous state means you have to destroy the current state. This is why restoration should only take place after a great deal of discussion and even greater reflection.
You absolutely need the NCRS Judging Manual. And, Noland's book.
Richrd Newton
Stewardship
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