When to replace a liner???

[Adam S.]

It's easy to uninstall a liner but it's not so easy to unblue a firearm. Two completely different types of restoration IMO.

[JR.]

I've had this M35 for quite some time and have seriously thought about having the leather replaced. The helmet has nice paint, a nice decal, but as you can see, blood damage throughout the leather.

[JR.]

On the other hand, I have this 67 Chevelle SS. As you can see, it's been restored to like new or better condition. Unrestored with a torn rag top, blown engine, etc, the car would be worth a fraction of what it is as you see it now. So for collectors, I guess it depends on what item we are talking about, in regards to restore or not. What may not be acceptable on say a helmet, is totally opposite of what we see with automobiles or say antique furniture.

[rbminis]

On the other hand, I have this 67 Chevelle SS. As you can see, it's been restored to like new or better condition. Unrestored with a torn rag top, blown engine, etc, the car would be worth a fraction of what it is as you see it now. So for collectors, I guess it depends on what item we are talking about, in regards to restore or not. What may not be acceptable on say a helmet, is totally opposite of what we see with automobiles or say antique furniture.

Nice wheels JR!

[PlaceOfBayonets]

I've had this M35 for quite some time and have seriously thought about having the leather replaced. The helmet has nice paint, a nice decal, but as you can see, blood damage throughout the leather.

Unless you need to wear that helmet there is no need to replace the liner. Adding a liner to a helmet that does not have one is one thing. Removing an original liner to swap for a better one is not very kosher IMO. If you want a helmet with a better liner simply sell that M35 and find one more to your liking.

W.

[RelicHunter]

Furniture, cars, other items of this nature were meant to look beautiful and to be displayed in perfect condition. There were commercial items. I guess there is something to say about not restoring furniture or cars that have immense historical value (such as a kings chair or something like that), but then, you get into the exact same situation as militaria.

These are not commercial items. They were only intended for use for a specific purpose. Each item has its own unique history that can never be replicated. However, any type of restoration to that piece fundamentally alters that history. It's like amputating a piece of time.

Removing an original liner, or chinstrap, or whatever on a piece that was actually used by a person in a critical point in history is, in my opinion, a crime.

[JR.]

Unless you need to wear that helmet there is no need to replace the liner. Adding a liner to a helmet that does not have one is one thing. Removing an original liner to swap for a better one is not very kosher IMO. If you want a helmet with a better liner simply sell that M35 and find one more to your liking.

W.

like this one ?

[PlaceOfBayonets]

ON the other hand why is it standard to restore military planes and vehicles??

[JR.]

ON the other hand why is it standard to restore military planes and vehicles??

And there you go...........

[PlaceOfBayonets]

Ya I guess since I can't see the inside. Did you sell the other M35 off?

W.

like this one ?

[JR.]

No, no.................. the old dog is sitting on my desk for the neighbor kids to play with when they stop buy.