Old 02-15-12, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Roll-Monroe-Co
This guy is hardcore.
I've shown antique cars ('37 Buick, my current '87 Porsche) none of which have ever seen a repaint restoration. My 1969 Triumph Bonneville, likewise - and the only motorcycles I've ever owned that have been repainted was one wrecked (done in the original color scheme) and a couple of custom choppers and streetfighters.

But where it really got drilled in to me was my sister. She collects Barbie. Preferably, pre-1960 Barbie. You should see the standards for restoring an original Model 1. They make us look sloppy.
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