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<DIV><FONT size=4>Actually in ‘58 this was a transistor radio I think. The old
speaker is there just cause I left it in place instead of hunting for one that
would fit sort of and adapting a new mount system. So many new speakers have
these massive big Magnets that are pretty thick and won’t fit in the space
behind the existing “grill” cloth. I’m thinking of putting some smallish
speakers in boxes at each end of the shelf as add ons to get better sound
quality...relatively better, still not modern standard by any means.
Interestingly this Blaupunkt radio would work on 12 volt or 6 volt, Pos. or Neg.
ground, just by changing a little switch on the rear. It gets AM, FM, and 2
European Short wave frequencies, one of which seems to be BBC and sometimes late
at night I can receive it in Texas.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=bachldrs@comcast.net
href="mailto:bachldrs@comcast.net">Allen Bachelder</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:07 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=zmagnette@autox.team.net
href="mailto:zmagnette@autox.team.net">List for the Z Magnette Group - North
America</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Zmagnette] preservation</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri"; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline'>I'm
always amazed that while refinishing destroys the value of a piece of antique
furniture, "repairs" to an antique Oriental rug, quilt, historic document or
picture often enhance its value. I sort-of understand but it's a little
confusing. And antique clocks and radios are worth very little unless they
work. So you have an antique radio, but two condensers and four tubes have
been replaced to make it work. Does that diminish or enhance it's value?
Old speakers, household or automotive, can be re-coned or replaced. In a
car, I can't imagine this would make much difference, value wise.
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<DIV>But say you're buying an antique car that you want it as original as
possible. If the engine had been freshly rebuilt to absolutely original specs by
a highly-respected shop, would that diminish or enhance the value? I would
think it would be an enhancement. If the car was going in a museum, who cares?
And if it gets driven, even just occasionally, it would be a huge asset. The
engine can look the same either way, and the numbers still match.</DIV>
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<DIV>As for my preferences, it depends on the car. If the car is
incredibly original when I buy it, I would keep it that way. If the car
has been repainted the wrong color, it's a toss-up but the car will not do well
in a preservation class if the owner is honest. My first Magnette had been
a Manumatic but the Manumatic had been replaced - along with the original engine
- years before I bought it. I even called the previous owner to try to
recover the stuff. The seized original engine was in his shop, but the Manumatic
had long previously gone to scrap. Originality was not possible. Therefore I had
no qualms about my 1800-5-speed conversion. Same thing with
"Geraldine". The original drivetrain was long-gone. The car was repainted
the wrong colors, and upholstered in the wrong materials. Originality, again,
was impossible. </DIV>
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<DIV>And, to address Rodger's point: sometimes it is only keen observation
of The Navigator's wishes that will unlock the key to the checkbook. I
wanted to take Geraldine back to her original monotone varitone sea foam green
(after all, monotone varitones are very rare - and worth having) but The
Navigator loved her ivory/damask-red livery and wouldn't hear of sea foam
green. So, what do you do? Of course, we all know... Same
thing: A/C...</DIV>
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<DIV>Ed, I can see your point about wanting a fast car, therefore buy a
Vette. But isn't there just a bit of fun in blowing the doors off a vette
with a car that's only supposed to have 68 hp? Granted, my 98 hp Magnette
is not going to do that, but my cruising habits have raised some eyebrows among
fellow motorists. Guys at the rest areas coming up and saying "hey, that thing
really moves out" etc: always fun... I've been a passenger in MGB
V8s, where we've gotten some incredible glances from 300Z owners, etc, as be
blew by them. When I was a kid, I dreamed of building resto-rods long
before the concept evolved. Geraldine is no resto rod, but one of my
principles was to build a Magnette that performs as well as its interior
elegance promises.</DIV>
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<DIV>FWIW,</DIV>
<DIV>Allen<BR>
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<DIV>On Jan 27, 2014, at 2:19 PM, Steven Trovato wrote:</DIV><BR
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<DIV>Everyone says they don't care what people think, but I think they do, at
least a bit. That's the only reason there is judging at car shows.
As for this group, I think for the most part we do accept the "do what ever
pleases you" philosophy. But it still pleases us to have other people
appreciate what we have.<BR><BR>I do think we need to clarify some
definitions. Preservation means keeping what is original.
Restoration can be done with an emphasis on originality, or it can be done
while making substantial modifications to suit your preferences. I would
argue that one can fix some paint chips and still call it preservation.
But if you paint it the original color, that's not preservation. It's
restoration to original. If you paint it bright blue or add an automatic
transmission and air conditioning, that's restoration to suit your
taste. There's the concept of a "restomod" where they may take an
American 1950's sedan and change the whole drivetrain to late model Corvette,
add air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, etc. It looks
like the 50's but drives like a modern car.<BR><BR>As for preservation, it has
been noted that with things like fine art and antiques, it is originality that
is valued over all else. Refinishing a fine antique will destroy its
value. A skilled craftsman might make fine repairs but change as
little as possible. Sometimes, even cleaning is a big
mistake.<BR><BR>-Steve T.<BR><BR>At 01:35 PM 1/27/2014, <A
href="mailto:webuck1@cox.net">webuck1@cox.net</A> wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Hi all,<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">My Magnette isn't even a chick magnet but, it
drives, stops and turns some heads. When I attend the frequent free car
shows most of the people look at my car and keep on going. Only the curious
stop to look and chat. Doesn't matter to me. All I am trying to do is let
the people see that 4 door MG's were produced.<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">As for preservation, I will go back to original
color (what ever that will turn out to be) new carpet, new headliner and two
rebuilt front seats and an engine rebuild. I drive my car all the time,
everywhere, well almost everywhere. Steve, Do what you like with Millicent
Rose. She is a beautiful car with some touch up to several items. Please the
wife, please yourself. Does it matter what everyone else thinks? If it were
a 100 point car I would never drive it. My thinking is cars were designed to
drive and not sit in a barn for long periods of time. Drive it the way YOU
like it.<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Enjoy the Magnette(s) in your case. My MGB on the
other hand will be mechanically almost original. The paint with it's two
sunburns is not original at all. I love the color. It will sport a removable
hard top too.<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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