I used to think that such damage was unthinkable but as I’ve got older I’ve realised that most of this surplus was regarded as cheap and disposable in the past. They were regarded as tools by most and got treated as such.
My 42 jeep was a reasonable restoration project but I couldnt figure out why someone would do the mods they did. But, those mods meant it was being used and is probably the reason it exists today. I hate to say it but sometimes bubba is needed to keep some of these veterans going.