80 dig out

[stephen grima]

Hello all. This is An early series 1 80 inch. Solid bones but cut up body( made to look like a lightweight).Thinkering if to restore to original specs or leave as is. Any views about it?

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[VRO]

Obviously it’s a personal choice and I am sure you will get a full range of views here. For me it would depend a bit on how much work is needed underneath. If it needs a complete strip down to repair chassis and bulkhead then I would be tempted to return bodywork to original but if it’s a rolling restoration I would be tempted to leave the bodywork as is given it’s part of its history. What year is it and do you know its history. Interesting project either way


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[Stephen M]

My take on it is that it’s not a vehicle that has for example historical significance, and thus one where you would inherit an obligation of custodianship…. So you are therefore really free to do as you wish; follow your enthusiasm:-)

I would be taking the bodywork back to a standard shape - but just as it’s my preference.

[Tony B]

A further vote for replacement panels.

[Monkeypin]

If it was mine I could probably live with the back wings but would have to replace the front ones.

[nickuk]

What do YOU want to use it for?

Would be fun to use as is - actually looks nice and straight and that things have been altered competently.

Equally if has good bones could be returned to near original spec.

Either way enjoy it.

Nick.

 

[B.S.F.]

What you should do is decide now what is "part of it's history" or  "adds character ", which seems to be the standard explanation / excuse when people don't want to do a particular job, run out of funds or enthusiasm  half way through the restoration.
.W.