Spyder, et al.

During the Harry Truman's presidency (1945-1952), the White House was
"restored." The interior was completely gutted, after carefully removing
everything (fireplace mantles, etc.). Only the exterior walls remained. All
interior items were photographed, cataloged, and labelled for later
replacement in exactly the same (historic) location. Does this sound
familiar (i.e., your Elan restoration)?
A new framework for the White House was fabricated inside the old exterior
walls. A steel girder framework, quite unlike the original wooden one, was
used. Better, no doubt, but not original. New interior walls, floors,
ceilings, etc. were constructed to exactly match the original layout: all
dimensions were replicated, along with the original "look and feel." Then
all the interior bits were replaced in the "correct" location. Of course,
all the wiring was replaced, along with the electrical fixtures.
Alternators, anyone? New plumbing too.
The White House restoration took four years. Some have finished their Elan
is less time, some take much longer. At least an Elan restoration will cost
less - I think?
Does the Spyder chassis installed in the White House make it any less The
White House?
Rich Boyd
"restored." The interior was completely gutted, after carefully removing
everything (fireplace mantles, etc.). Only the exterior walls remained. All
interior items were photographed, cataloged, and labelled for later
replacement in exactly the same (historic) location. Does this sound
familiar (i.e., your Elan restoration)?
A new framework for the White House was fabricated inside the old exterior
walls. A steel girder framework, quite unlike the original wooden one, was
used. Better, no doubt, but not original. New interior walls, floors,
ceilings, etc. were constructed to exactly match the original layout: all
dimensions were replicated, along with the original "look and feel." Then
all the interior bits were replaced in the "correct" location. Of course,
all the wiring was replaced, along with the electrical fixtures.
Alternators, anyone? New plumbing too.
The White House restoration took four years. Some have finished their Elan
is less time, some take much longer. At least an Elan restoration will cost
less - I think?
Does the Spyder chassis installed in the White House make it any less The
White House?
Rich Boyd