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I would have to agree Mike. The main reason I play with MVs is for the pure joy of turning something old, broken and unwanted into a piece of working history.
If you figure that playing golf, boating, collecting trinkets or what have you all cost money, then really how is MV restoration any different? When your golf game is over, it's over, the money is gone, you have nothing to show for the money you spent. I am happy if I can break even on my expenses in parts etc. Labour cannot be factored into the equation... 
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03-06-14, 01:54
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Fully agree
Hi Guys
I fully agree with all previous comments made by members above. When I retired and was looking at what to do. I decided to restore a WW2 MB Willys Jeep, something that had been a life long dream. My Jeep was restored from the chassis up and it was one of my greatest achievements in life. The friends I made along the way and the support and assistance from my fellow MLU members helped me in the transition from work into retirement. The cost involved was never noted as it was a labour of love and only someone who has restored a vehicle will know the pride every time you drove your vehicle. The looks and comments from others made you feel good. But when the time came for change I did not worry about the costs involved, as long as my jeep went to a person who appreciated the vehicle and would love it like I did. It sold in one week and I note other similar vehicles are still for sale because the price was calculated to the last penny. I doubt if I even covered costs, but my jeep is with someone who appreciates the vehicle. That is why I love to follow restorations by fellow MLU members of similar mind, that way we keep WW2 vehicle history alive  Cheers Tony
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