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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'>Steve, I've Got 1. A 1958 ZB Magnette. Had Her Since About 1972.<BR>She'z NOT, that Beautiful, butt, (IZ 2 Me). GraciaZ, 2 Allen Burchelder(4 give my spelling).<BR>If it Wazn't for Allen, I Wouldn't B Here. <BR>A Very Nice Man, Appearz 2 B Dedicated 2 What He Doe'z.<BR>Who Elze Can \Say That.?? <br> GraciaZ, Michael. <BR> P.S. Check Out HIZ Magnette , (MGExperience) Probably Put'z ,<BR> AT LEAST Mine ,2 SHAME.<BR>What a Beauty, Jez the Engine Compartment, <BR>& It'z NOT Even Completed.<BR> <BR> <BR><div>> Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:28:01 -0500<br>> From: strovato@optonline.net<br>> To: zmagnette@autox.team.net<br>> Subject: [Zmagnette] Preservation<br>> <br>> I would like to open a discussion on the subject of <br>> preservation. There is an increasing interest in unrestored <br>> cars. There is now a preservation class at Pebble Beach. Here's an <br>> interesting <br>> summary: <br>> www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2013/08/14/Old-is-New. <br>> There are some cars out there that have been lovingly cared for and <br>> sheltered for their entire lives. The paint might not be perfect and <br>> the chrome might show some scratches. The seats may look like <br>> someone sat in them a few times. It is easy to make the argument for <br>> preserving gems like this. These cars don't look perfect and they <br>> don't look freshly restored, but they still look pretty <br>> awesome. There are also cars out there with shredded convertible <br>> tops and stuffing sticking out of the seats that are being <br>> preserved. And of course, a whole spectrum in between.<br>> <br>> Now, in the interest of full disclosure, I have a ZA Magnette that is <br>> very original, as they go. Some of you know this and have seen it at <br>> the GT events in Wisconsin, Ohio and North Carolina. There are some <br>> people who bow before it and love it for its originality. There are <br>> others who think the only thing it would be good for is a restoration <br>> starting point. I appreciate originality, but I have no problem with <br>> making incremental improvements that make the car more like it once <br>> was. I think I would replace that shredded convertible top, but I <br>> would prefer to repair those seats rather than redoing the whole interior.<br>> <br>> So, as I said, I would like to hear what you guys think about this <br>> subject. I also would like to learn more about techniques for <br>> improving, yet preserving cars. I must see 100 books, articles and <br>> videos about restoring cars for every one that addresses repairs with <br>> a light touch. There is also a NAMGAR preservation class, but its <br>> official description is "this car class recognizes those cars that <br>> the owners feel are original. Cars in this class are not eligible <br>> for NAMGAR class awards, Premier or Premier Emeritus; it is not a <br>> voted class." I guess I don't really see the point of this. I don't <br>> show up at these events for trophies, but if there are no awards and <br>> it's not a voted class, I'd rather show my car with you guys in the <br>> Magnette section!<br>> <br>> -Steve T.<br>> <br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>> Zmagnette mailing list<br>> <br>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html<br>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive<br>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums<br>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/zmagnette/mdmzoila@hotmail.com<br>> <br></div> </div></body>
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