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10-11-23, 17:24
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Preservation versus Restoration
This editorial was published in the October-November 2023 edition of the MVPA-HA magazine History In Motion. I found it covered some good points and thought that I would post a scan on this forum.
Anyone interested in joining the MVPA-HA can do so at the following link www.MVPA.org/join The JAG File - HIM No. 2 October-November 2023.jpg 
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10-11-23, 23:27
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Interesting read, Ed. Thanks for posting.
David
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11-11-23, 01:15
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Thoughts
Depends on what era and your specific interest. Is the vehicle going to be driven on public roads or trailered to events ? Yes, it is a commendable way of presenting a ex-military vehicle. But in my experience, these 'barn find' originals (WW2 era) that are found in good enough shape to do a basic clean up and drive around, are extremely scarce.
Going back to the 1970s, only 30 years after WW2 ended, nearly all of the vehicles I came across were more or less incomplete 'wrecks'. A few owners did make an effort to look after the vehicles but that was not a common experience. Just a few short years after being disposed in the early 70s, some of the Studebaker US6 trucks looked like they had been raced in a demolition derby. It still is possible to buy a more recent type, something like a ex-army Land Rover or Mog and drive it around.
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11-11-23, 12:29
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11-11-23, 23:55
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Marvellous
Fantastic presentation by Richard Hammond.
Always enjoy his stuff. Thanks for sharing that Terry
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12-11-23, 03:30
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'Restoration'
I'm going to stick my head above the parapet and voice one of my pet-peeves when it comes to MV restorations. Many really nicely finished vehicles I've seen over the years fall down when it comes to an authentic set of markings. I've seen telephone numbers as registration numbers on a jeep (the owner confirmed it!), and a hodge-podge of AIF, and AMF markings co-mingled, let alone the ones that pop up as pure fantasy. Sure, the 'barn find' MV is a gem, but there are precious few of those, and most go down the restoration path, spending considerable time, effort and money to bring a vehicle back to near factory fresh. But then apply a set of spurious markings.
Markings are not rocket science, and there is plenty of information around if you care to look for it, in addition to the various enthusiasts that can provide additional advice. Duck .... incoming! Mike Last edited by Mike Cecil; 24-11-23 at 16:14. Reason: spelling!
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