To paint or not to paint

WOpp · Dec 1, 2009

I am restoring several WD9's to run this machine with at shows. Some guys say i should repaint make it look sharp. This machine is a 1952 complete original.. The machine was used for only 2 to 3 weeks in its entire life. Awsome condition. I think original would be worth more than repainted . What Do you guys think?

WOpp · Dec 1, 2009

Here are a couple of photos I hope

jason r · Dec 1, 2009

don't touch it....it is only original once.

Peculiar Farmer · Dec 1, 2009

Personally if her work clothes look that good I wouldn"t touch it but it"s whatever you prefer. I can"t imagine the hours and patience required to do it right.

Janicholson · Dec 1, 2009

There is no sharper than it is. That is a righteous machine with absolutely no need for paint. That is beautiful!! Jim

Dellbertt · Dec 1, 2009

There's a story in that paint. Don't change the story.
Dell

LenND · Dec 1, 2009

Very good condition the way it is. I wouldn't paint it.

Jeff Z. · Dec 1, 2009

New paint just takes away the old character of a tractor.
I myself wouldn't paint it.

charles todd · Dec 2, 2009

Leave it alone!

CT

MIKE FRENCH · Dec 2, 2009

Its only original once, you can paint it 100 times and wont ever be original again

WOpp · Dec 2, 2009

Thanks guys it will stay as is.

Mike CA · Dec 2, 2009

Thanks guys it will stay as is.

Good on ya! I love well painted, freshly restored show tractors. I'm building one myself. That being said, I would wash that piece of equipment, and take care of it... and that's it!

Great find!

Grabatire · Dec 3, 2009

In my opinion, painting that machine would depreciate it. There's too much of an untold story in something that well kept. Let it keep the secret.
Dave.

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