Define Original

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Originally Posted by Orange

Bingo.
If it has the slightest little thing done to it that wasn't what was done to it at the factory, then it isn't original.
It then becomes custom or restored (just depending on which way you step toward).

So when the first headlight blew and Old Man Jones had to buy a new set of Firestones, it wasn't original, it was in a resto state then.

Man, that is harsh, but it wasn't orginal any longer, think about it.

I agree with Orange.
Original is original, simple as that.

When the truck had it's first repair of any kind, be it "wear items" or not, it's no longer original.

Now that we've established there's no such thing as an original truck, get back out to the shop and get-r-done in whatever form you happen to like. Then get it out on the road. That's where they belong!


I'd rather drive my ol beat to death 72 than have a "show winner" sittin in the garage under a cover that might get driven to the local car show, (can't go to far cause it might get a chip in the paint or wear out a tierod end..)