On Thu, 19 Sep 1996, Shane F. Ingate wrote:
> I've a long way to go. I'm always envious of those on the list who
> are skilled enough to "bring back from the dead" a LBC for little
> money. I can see Rags consuming a lot more money, and it still would
> not win any prizes.
So, what you're saying is that you've gone
[wait for it]
from Riches to Rags?
Sorry; couldn't resist.
Meanwhile, it is true that some of us are cunning enough to play Dr.
Frankenstein and revive a long-dormant LBC or create a "new" one out of
parts of others. (Igor, hand me that spanner.) Heck, in the recent
reviving of Joseph, my Herald 948 saloon, the only cost to get it going
was the splash of fresh gasoline.
Making it into a good-running and good-looking (not even entertaining
the "show-winning" theory at this point) car will probably take me from
riches to rags, and I already HAVE most of the parts I'll need!
--Andy
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