18-07-2023, 09:13 PM
(18-07-2023, 08:53 PM)Henry Harris Wrote:(18-07-2023, 08:27 PM)David Stepney Wrote: A bit like the fabric saloon that turned up inPortugal some while ago. It requires conserving rather than restoration.
Restoration is conservation, conservation is restoration.
Vinyl upholstery fabric, 2K paint, powder coating, flashing indicators, unified and metric fasteners, modern electrics, etc. are neither.
Whilst i agree with the general tenor of Henry's remark, I think that there is a great deal of difference between conservation and restoration: Restoration suggests returning the car back to its 'as new' state. Conservation suggests preserving the car in it's 'as found' state. and making good only that which is essential for it's maintenance and good order.