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Originally Posted by wasif Hi John.
How are things out in Canada.
Nice pics here What car is the tourer with wooden wheels in the picture below. Also what is custom with the cars in your second post. Most of them look quiet faithfully restored.
Wasif |
I will try and check on #6 with the wooden wheels and let you know the make and year.
I posted the other cars as a point of reference as I feel that their paint jobs were not original and reflect so many cars I have seen that have had a "custom" paint finish. A lot of the late model Buicks have two tone paint jobs that I have never seen in here in N.A. let alone the colours. The english cars, I am not that familiar with, but again the colours seem to be inappropriate and I would like to learn more about what was offered when built.
If one is a serious about restoration, then the paint job should be correct, if not it should be considered incorrect and with some could be considered a "custom" paint job.
The magnificent Merc I recall in one of the threads reported that it had had some "custom" body work done on the rear end while in Bombay. How should this car be classified?
There are cars in Calcutta that have been embellished or Customized with incorrect head lamps. horns, etc and some have been significantly modified to resemble a more exotic model and one has been transformed from a sedan into a roadster. How should they be classified?
At the end of the day they might look great and credit should be given to the shop and owner for creating a great looking car, but from point of originality what are they?
I realize we are a very divers community with various points of view, but sharing the same passion. Some purists, others in love with anything that moves, and this is what makes BHP such a great place as it brings us all together. For me I appreciate a 100% restoration as well as a great Hot Rod or Custom.
Over in N.A. we have been on this path of diversity for a long time. In India it is great to be able to see and participate in the growth and excitement that is building as the choices and opportunities are developing to explore our past, present and future worlds of automobile-mania. Two of my favorite Car programs are Top Gear and Car Crazy, worth checking out on the web.
I have a few more "customs" that i will post for comment and discussion and hopefully other members can add to this thread.