Re: restored/not restored?

Posted by mike a. tenn. on March 12, 2007 at 06:56:04 from (75.120.200.24):

In Reply to: restored/not restored? posted by mike a. tenn. on March 12, 2007 at 04:38:44:

i'm not saying that the term "restored" isn't being used incorrectly. nor am i accusing MOST folks, INCLUDING alot of the "true restorers" on these forums of "looking down their noses" at those of us who "tinker" with our machines just for the fun and enjoyment of getting them in working order and just plain making them LOOK good. most of them are very helpful and encouraging! but i have seen posts from a "FEW" (as i stated in my first post) commenters, that practically lash out at anyone who doesn't completely restore their machine down to the original nuts and bolts, use the EXACT right paint codes or the absolute best paint on the market, and one i just saw lately that made me feel like he thought i shouldn't even be allowed to TOUCH an old tractor unless i planned to completely, totally, and perfectly bring it back to showroom condition, or better. i've seen a "FEW" of these people i'm talking about, come to a local tractor show where alot of work and effort was put into simply making tractors look nice, showing their own "expertise" off by pointing out every little flaw or incorrect part, and literally degrading the effort, right in front of the person who had simply brought the tractor there to let everyone take a gander at it, instead of complimenting the guy on the things he did well.

i just feel that no matter what level we take our "tinkering" to, we all have one thing in common, and that's a love for old iron, and that outta be enuf to keep us all from being classified as either perfectionist purists, or simpleminded hacks.

just my own thoughts,
-mike

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