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Originally Posted by SSPGARY
I'm going to leave the car " as is " for this year and restore it next winter once I have all the parts. I just can't live with all the battle scars! Thanks for the opinions.
Gary
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There's your answer then. If it is something that will constantly bother you about the car, then you need to fix it when the time is right.
Personally, I love both kinds of SSP's - restored (to in-service condition or as an unmarked) and survivor cars. But my preference is for survivor cars. They have the most character IMO (I love the FHP cars in their post-auction paint scheme). A car is only original once, even if it is showing battle scars. But that sentiment cannot be applied to all SSP's. Some deserve to be restored to their in-service condition, and others NEED to be restored before their condition deteriorates further (as was the case with my CHP #8395, which required work to keep it functional).
It's all a matter of personal preference. We are the caretakers of these cars while we own them, so enjoy them how you best see fit.