| Re: Creating a Poll for the first time - be gentle! [message #215216 is a reply to message #215207] |
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LarryInSanDiego
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All valid points above, as well as choices, depending on the individual. Think about it, many of us have done some sort of bringing back to life on some level a neglected car. Whether you maintain or re-create a 100 point '69 Z28 or turn grandma's 6 cylinder into a clone, we each have our own reasons that seem to fit our goals and re$ource$.
I recently acquired an '80 Camaro from the estate of a recently deceased friend that I'm considering turning into a Z28 clone. Why? I'm really not sure, but it probably has something to do with how it would look in my driveway? That's maybe one factor (I'm also an avid former autocrosser in the federal witness protection program, aka raising four kids). A plain Jane Camaro of that vintage might suggest redneck white trash to some, and it's not "me". But a Z28? That's more me because I'm a an uncurable gearhead. All other things being equal, the perception would likely change, even if the perception is "self" for lack of a better word.
Now, replace the plain Jane/Z28 comparison with motorhomes. I may be biased, but any half decent GMC looks sweet in the driveway. A SOB...meh.
Add edit: Just this morning, I met up with a recently "new" GMC'er to trade parts. We had breakfast at a Denny's at roughly the halfway point between us. We traded ideas as well as the parts, and AFAICT, we're both very happy with our trades.
When was the last time you felt that way by just purchasing parts? As if it wouldn't be obvious, I'm going with #2.
Larry Engelbrecht
San Diego, CA
'73 26' ex-Glacier
TZE063V100319 03/07/73
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