Posted by Tom Fleming on March 01, 2011 at 03:13:27 from (67.20.243.240):
Ok, there are as many differing opinions on originality and "correctness" out there as Carter has pills. Here is my question. For internal parts, ones that are NEVER seen, like the oil slinger disk on the early A, B, BN tractor PTO's. I am interested to see what that various thoughts are on making sure ALL parts were correct if your objective was to make a correct restoration. I have paid some obscene amounts of money for NOS and original EXTERIOR parts, not sure what I think about the internal ones.
Here is why I ask. I like to make things as original as possible, but I don't loose sleep if I can't. However, the reason for exterior correctness is obvious, because we take these to shows and want to represent how these tractors came from the dealer, etc. Internal parts, however, will never be seen. Now for sure, 90% of the attendee's at shows won't appreciate DOT bolts, or a distilate manifold vs. a gasoline one. The only ones who will be impressed by that are a few, REAL collectors. however, original, is original. FWIW, this is also not a question on resale value or return on investment. We all agree, that this is NOT the hobby for that.
I know all of the answers here will be based upon each person's opinion, but that is what I am curious about, each of your opinions. None are right and none are wrong, so keep it civil boys!
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