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jhbridges
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If it's a 68 with Z280 on the broadcast sheet, then go the whole hog with NOS where it exists. Past that, improve as necessary. An original Coca-Cola coach, go for it. Motorhome or Transmode, do with it as you wish. Just follow the Year One credo - don't crush 'em, restore 'em. Parting one out isn't crushing.
--johnny
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On Sun, 7/21/13, Larry Engelbrecht <lengelbrecht@sandi.net> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Creating a Poll for the first time - be gentle!
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 5:44 PM
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'll 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, but a Z28? 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 a SOB...meh.
Originality to me is in the timeless overall design, so
whatever it takes to keep it functional and safe at a
reasonable cost, that's what I'm going with, and the
community, vendors, and forum are critically vital to making
that happen.
Regarding pristine originals, and this is wishful thinking,
it would be interesting to see several in various evolutions
and floor plans.
I'm going with #2, only because that's what works for me.
--
Larry Engelbrecht
'73 26' ex-Glacier
TZE063V100319 030773
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