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New paint NOT Restoration

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ChrisTX

03-11-2007 13:48:50




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Some must be told. To restore a tractor or anything else does not mean just new paint and emblems. If it smokes, leaks, some device not working: It is not restored. You must actually fix and replace damaged or broken items.




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brad siegmund

03-13-2007 03:17:35




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
I think there's room for all of these approaches. We could "grade" the degree of restoration if needed. SAy, clss "a" might represent a thoroughc complete return to original etc. I like the thought and challenge of a comlete, grade a job but it is just beyond my capabilities. Since I also like the charm of a good older fully functional piece of mechanics from days gone by I just address the things that are broken or worn out sort of like I would have done if I had been the original owner still using the machine.

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big fred

03-11-2007 21:03:02




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
And of course, it should be painted with the same type of paint as the original. I don't believe they had Imron in the '30s.



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Nebraska Cowman

03-11-2007 17:37:47




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
That would be the ideal if you are buying one supposedly "restored" but the truth is it is his tractor, He don't Have to do anything. We each have our own standard and I'd just as soon see it stay that way.



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Walt Davies

03-11-2007 14:37:36




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
While working for the Army restoring equipment we had two ways one was to fix what was needed and paint the other to restore to new or better condition. the latter meant a complete tear down sand blast or acid bath replace any part not up to snuff and rebuild it from the ground up. Believe me it was restored.
Walt



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rrlund

03-11-2007 14:22:28




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
Glad somebody said it. It means original too,not a 12 volt alternator on a rare Oliver 440,things like that.



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esd

03-11-2007 14:03:43




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
So your saying that in some peoples minds the word restore means to move from my shed to yours and a polish along the way? yep unless buying from a trusted "friend" it always "Buyer beware"



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Walt Davies

03-11-2007 13:54:28




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to ChrisTX, 03-11-2007 13:48:50  
Actually a restoration requires that the tractor be torn down and completely rebuilt from the ground up. A paint job and fixed job is just that.
Walt PS mine is a fixed job still waiting for the paint job.



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RayP(MI)

03-11-2007 16:45:13




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to Walt Davies, 03-11-2007 13:54:28  
What you're saying is that all parts must be replaced with NOS parts, so you have a new tractor. Like my great grandpa's axe -(had a couple new handles, and a new head, but it's the same axe!) Phooey, Under your definition, practically every tractor that has been redone wouldn't qualify. Get real.



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MikeinKy

03-11-2007 14:29:49




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to Walt Davies, 03-11-2007 13:54:28  
I have had people refer to some of mine as "restored", which they aren't. I repair anything I find that needs corrected, replace or refurbish tires, and the best paint job that I can do. Even if I sell one I never tell anyone it is restored. In my opinion it isn't.



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BarryfromIA

03-11-2007 17:24:02




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 Re: New paint NOT Restoration in reply to MikeinKy, 03-11-2007 14:29:49  
A lot of the old tractors are still working for a living. If they get washed up and taken to the fair thats just a plus. Remember the old saying about "all work and no play makes for a dull tractor" or something like that.



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