Re: Re: eBay item 7971521168 (Ends May-07-05 06:11:46 PDT) - 1968 69 70 Mustang S...

Unfortunately, when we restore these cars, most of us have to undo years of careless and ignorant changes or repairs. While we may consider outselves experts and concours correct perfectionists, most of these cars were worked on in the past by those who were careless or amatures. Restamping a VIN or repainting a part is acceptable restoration practive as long as no fraud is intended. Creating "air" cars is different than accurately reproducing the original factory appearance. You can always find a lawyer or over zealous public official that is looking to make a name by prosecuting innocent restoration practices. That's my two cents worth.
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> From: RSANTER@aol.com
> Date: 2005/05/01 Sun PM 11:04:52 EDT
> To: Shelby6t7@aol.com, ALUPTON@nc.rr.com, ShelbyMustang@CarMemories.com
> Subject: Re: eBay item 7971521168 (Ends May-07-05 06:11:46 PDT) - 1968 69 70 Mustang S...
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> Yes, I am aware of the legal implications and all of that. I have no
> intention of ever selling my car and my only interest is personal satisfaction of
> returning my car to as correct as I can get it. everybody concerns themselves
> with restoring their car to 'all original'. that is something that that can
> never be done, instead we return our cars to an appearance of original delivered
> condition. while I know the letter of the law, I feel that is what I am
> actually doing as there is no fraud intended or perpetrated. The ID tag riveted
> to the car is not the original either as that was missing as well, however
> with proof of the registration that was 'reproduced'.
> I was not intending to purposly stir a can of worms or offend anyone,
> however I just thought I would voice a personal opinion I have as to something that
> would be a benifit to someone in my position verses the people who would
> intend to defraud the rest of us.
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> bob
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