Posted by just an okie on November 22, 2011 at 19:29:02 from (99.108.87.69):
I have my grandfather's D-17, that he bought at an auction when I was small. It was his last tractor, the last tractor my dad farmed with, the first tractor both me and my son soloed on. As you can imagine - it is very special to me. The tractor is a series 1 early '57 model by the S/N, but when my grandfather purchased it in the late 60's at a farm auction, it had been re-painted in Series II colors, with cream grille and wheels. This is the way it has always been. My question is this - If you were going to re-store it, would you paint it the correct color, paint it as it has always been all your life, or just leave her work clothes on her? I don't plan on selling it any time soon, but I respect your opinions and was curious. I couldn't repaint the right fender anyway as the sweat from Grandpa's, Dad's and my arms back in the day wore the paint off where they rested on the fender while plowing and working ground, so it would look odd with a shiny fender anyway. Thanks for your opinions and sorry so long. Brad
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