I agree that it is wrong to misrepresent a car that is so far gone that it cannot be revived. It is completely unethical to take a Dynacorn body and put a tag on it and call it a Mustang. But, how many guys out there have replaced a fender,door,hood,quarter panels,floor pan, frame rails and on and on and on? I believe in keeping these classics on the road. I know that there are so many Mustangs on the road or not that have replacement parts. Be it fenders,doors, carpet, bolts, etc. and it remains a Mustang because the owners love their cars and they want to keep them in top shape. What about the restorations on Shelbys and the R-Code Shelbys that were hammered and wrecked ? These cars were repaired back in the race days. What does a repair entail ? Sometimes what you may call a rebody or a restoration just to keep these cars on the road. Now, is this wrong ? Each individual must decide why he or she drives a Mustang or Shelby. Some people do not drive their cars because they are only for show. I drive my cars because I like to drive and feel the road under my tires and hear the roar of an engine at high RPM's. In order to continue to drive a car, especially a Mustang, repairs become necessary. You can call it what you will, but, any kind of replacement is not original and that's that! So, let's not fool ourselves into thinking mine is better than yours because mine is 100% original or slightly less. Once the tires are gone they're replaced and the paint fades or gets nicked and you have to repaint or do a touch-up. Come on guys, once any change is made the car is not factory original. So, let's get back to why we got into Mustangs in the first place. I myself think they are the greatest car on the road, Ilove them ! I have cars because I like to drive. If it is your intention to deceive then you are going to do just that. A thief or liar is not going to tell you his wants or needs he is self serving and that is all. This discussion is not about what's right or wrong it's a matter of semantics !
Posts by cwm_old
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Hello,
I am new to the forum and I don't know if my question is in the right forum. But, anyway, here we go. I have a 65 K code convertible and I am doing a total restoration. I am trying to figure out how to split the inner and outer wheel wells. I drilled out the spot welds, but, it appears that there is a pressed seam all the way around the wheelwells. How do I separate the two halves? If you can help I would really appreciate it! Thanks, Cliff.