My dad and I have went around and around about painting and not painting and so on..
I too, have a D-17, mine is a series 4, currently in it's original clothes, for the most part.. My Great Great uncle bought it new (or really close to) and used it into the mid-late 70's, when my Grandpa bought it and used it.. I bought it in 2003..
Someday I will repaint it, as it is starting to look awfully shabby.. The argument has always been if/when I paint it, I plan to paint some of the 3-point parts green, as they show green colors, and when I was young it had a black and yellow Kelley loader on it.. The loader has been gone for YEARS, but I have since put a IH loader on it, and thinking it will get painted yellow and black.. I plan to do this just because it's how i remember it best, and I see no reason to do anything but preserve the memory of my childhood, and of it being on Grandpa's farm, as someday I'm sure he will be gone and all that will remain is just that, memories..
If you're not planning on selling, do what would make you happiest. Part of me hates to think of repainting my D-17, but grandpa often comments on how good it looked when it was new, just hoping I can get it done up before he's gone.. I know it'd mean a lot to him, but it's hard to bring myself to paint something I use on a very regular basis..
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