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Re: When restoring, what should be the goal?
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Posted by RustyFarmall on July 20, 2006 at 17:07:29 from (207.32.13.240):
In Reply to: When restoring, what should be the goal? posted by Mike CA on July 20, 2006 at 16:51:30:
I have attended several shows, and even exhibited at a couple. There is no formal judging, no prizes are awarded, if there were, I would not go. That is not what this hobby is all about. What it is about, is a bunch og guys, and gals, getting together, looking over the other tractors, and having a good time. You will learn a few things about your tractor, and maybe you can help someone else learn about his. Your goals in restoration should be to get the tractor as close as possible to how it was when it left the factory. If you want to add some bling, it's your tractor, don't let anybody tell you it shouldn't be that way.
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