Originally Posted by
JunkYardBike
In my opinion, one of the most redeeming qualities of the C&V community is that we recycle perfectly useful things. Some may do it for political reasons, some for aesthetic reasons, some for nostalgic reasons. I just do it because I'm a cheap bastid.
You are so right - I have learned a lot about restoring old parts via CVers and this forum. Now I don't worry at all about getting an old, beat-up part because I know I can make it look like new as well as maintain it that way for it's remaining lifetime.
Khatfull: very nice job!