I read a post here that stated that if a NOS part is put into a car now that it is not "all original" anymore.
A 64 Lincoln put in storage new, never used until today would fall into this category.
Where does one draw the line with all original? For example:
-the same car well maintained with the usual replacements - brake pads, exhaust, light bulbs, shocks.
-the same car with a water pump, carb or other major part replaced with factory NOS. The time at which this was done; installed in 1968 or in 1998. Is there a difference? Is the place of repair a factor? Warranty replacement of a power seat motor at the dealer in 1965 vs NOS at Joe's garage now.
-What about a minor part like a cigarette lighter, lock button, rear view mirror, broken tail light?
Is this an issue in car show competition?
The term "all original"
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I think that statement you read was an attempt at humor. I would wager there is no such thing as a 100% original car over 30 years old, even one that might have less than a 1,000 miles on it. Deteriorization of belts, hoses, and tires prevents just about any car from being 100% original with the passage of time.I read a post here that stated that if a NOS part is put into a car now that it is not "all original" anymore.
Dan, mine still has the original anti-freeze in the radiator........
And, if you believe that, I've got one heck of a deal on season tickets for the submarine races.
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For me i think that for a car to be original it has to have all of the main components still with it, ie; engine, trans, diff, bodywork and interior. I would even extend that to the paintjob.
I would consider that a car that has been reupholstered and repainted - even if it is in the factory manner - is not all original.
Things like tyres, pumps, belts etc surely must be classed as consumerables.
I would consider that a car that has been reupholstered and repainted - even if it is in the factory manner - is not all original.
Things like tyres, pumps, belts etc surely must be classed as consumerables.
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I'm in!!! I'll trade you for beachfront tix to the migrating humpback whale racesI've got one heck of a deal on season tickets for the submarine races.
I'll even throw in a folding chair w/cupholder!!!
I wouldn't include regular replacement wear items under classification for "original". yet i find it quite annoying when i see an "all original" 64 for sale with 65 seats, engine painted ford blue with a chrome air cleaner, and an electric fuel pump!!!
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I think many people equate "original" with "stock." Therefore any car that has been updated, modernized or customized is not "original." Of course some modernizing is acceptable, like radial tires and a group 27F battery instead of the original bias-ply and group 29HR.
I think an Edlebrock carb in place of a Carter AFB would be an unacceptable update for "all original" purposes.
Jeremy
I think an Edlebrock carb in place of a Carter AFB would be an unacceptable update for "all original" purposes.
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