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Originally posted by doitwright
Michael,
The point I am trying to make is that one needs to determine whether or not they have the intestinal fortitude to see such a project through. The world is paved with good intentions but one needs to ask if they truely have what it takes to see it through. A project like this could be an overwhelming endeavor or it could be fun. It should be fun. The search or hunt for the parts and the work itself is part of the experience as much as the satisfaction of the finished product. I know you understand and appreciate that as many of the rest of us do. But mrswirl is new to the group and seeking some direction from those with who have experienced the magnitude of the project. As I said in my 1st post on this topic, he (she) will make the decision based on what is important to him (or her).
Frank Koronkiewicz
Willowbrook, Illinois
1970 280SL Light Ivory
Frank,
I was merely answering a question that
you posed, not really addressing mrswirls should I or shouldn't I.
You found it hard to believe how something with sentimental value could decay so bad. Not only do I know the answer first hand as I related, but similar stories (all the same, but all different if you know what I mean) were related to me by more than one restorer over the course of my project.
I can easily see how mrswirls Dad let his car go, as mine was let go too. I can also see that mrswirl (
not his dad) might have sentimental attachment to the car; so I will weigh in with a comment to mrswirl: you said it had
deep sentimental value to you, and that's the car you learned to drive in. Jeez, go for it mrswirl! It might take a long time and a lot of money but you will not be sorry.
Another W113
isn't the car you learned on, and
didn't belong to your Dad--though it might be less costly.
These sentimental attachments--thank goodness--often trump "sound financial sense". Without them there would be even less restored cars on the road!
Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
President, International Stars Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
