A question of condition
Original or restored? Dirty work clothes or clean new suit? Does
it really matter? In the old iron community, it’s a subject of some
contention, and it’s a subject Joe Maurer attaches himself to in
his article starting on page 28 about the preservation of his 1908
8 HP Christensen.
For some folks, the answer’s easy: restore. And why not? If
you’ve spent a wad of cash to acquire that special engine, why not
work through every inch of it, internally and externally, and
restore it to its former glory?
Good point. But what constitutes glory? For more and more
collectors, it’s preserving the notion of why these engines were
manufactured in the first place – to work. If you over-restore, do
you risk losing an engine’s tie to the past, replacing hard-earned
scars with perfectly prepared paint?
It’s an interesting question, and a question we’d like more
feedback on. What do you think? Which direction did you go on your
latest engine find, and why?
Drop us a line and let us know where you stand on the subject,
and send photos of your latest restoration/preservation project so
we can share your thoughts with the rest of the old engine
crowd.
Finally, the 32nd annual Farm Collector Show Directory
is out. If you haven’t ordered yours yet, don’t wait too long
because they’re going fast. With ads and listings directing you to
over 1,400 shows across the country, it’s a must-have for the 2006
show season.
Call us toll free at 1-800-888-9098, or order a copy online at:
www.FarmCollectorShowDirectory.com
Richard Backus/Editor
rbackus@ogdenpubs.com
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