Elliott's Yard, Ontario in 1993

[Ed Storey]

I think it is more a case that the metrics for what is now deemed to be restorable have changed in the past 35 years. What was once considered to be scrap in the mid-1980s is now looked at as worthy of restoration. Back in the day, Bill Gregg was a leading figure in military vehicle restoration/preservation and if he were still alive I am sure he would be impressed with how the hobby has progressed.

[James P]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

I think it is more a case that the metrics for what is now deemed to be restorable have changed in the past 35 years. What was once considered to be scrap in the mid-1980s is now looked at as worthy of restoration. Back in the day, Bill Gregg was a leading figure in military vehicle restoration/preservation and if he were still alive I am sure he would be impressed with how the hobby has progressed.

..........questioned and held to account for his role in seeing the Mowat StuG depart Canada.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by James P

..........questioned and held to account for his role in seeing the Mowat StuG depart Canada.

Good question. But museums buy/sell/trade/connive all the time to improve their collections. Same could be said about the CWM moving the Panzer II along. Farley had a hand in collecting that one too.

[Ed Storey]

Originally Posted by James P

..........questioned and held to account for his role in seeing the Mowat StuG depart Canada.

I had not heard that Bill had a hand in the Stug departing Canada as I believe the vehicle was a DND asset and the deal was arranged by the military, where as Bill was a private collector. I know he had a hand in the import of Grizzlies from Portugal.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

I think it is more a case that the metrics for what is now deemed to be restorable have changed in the past 35 years. What was once considered to be scrap in the mid-1980s is now looked at as worthy of restoration. Back in the day, Bill Gregg was a leading figure in military vehicle restoration/preservation and if he were still alive I am sure he would be impressed with how the hobby has progressed.

From this to this, nothin' to it. Just throw on a coat of paint...

[m606paz]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

From this to this, nothin' to it. Just throw on a coat of paint...

Amazing Bruce!!

[Wayne Hingley]

Thats a beauty Bruce! Nice work.

[Ed Storey]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

From this to this, nothin' to it. Just throw on a coat of paint...

Amazing what a coat of paint can accomplish! I know a few museums which could use your talent.