[Farmall] Farmall A

[John Paur]

Well Ted,  Really, it doesn't cost any more or require any more work to
paint it the correct color than to use an incorrect color BUT, it's your
tractor do what makes you feel the best.  John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Bartlett" <silverfarm at alltel.net>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 12:57 PM
Subject: [Farmall] Farmall A


> I'd like some advice on a long term restoration plan for my Farmall A
> #52089, circa 1939?  First, I'm a working farmer, just a bit older than
the
> A.  Because of that, I had the engine rebuilt, and I mean to tell you it
has
> more torque than I ever imagined.  Thus it will never, during my
ownership,
> be just a show machine.  I have removed, but retained, all the parts
> involved in the pneumatic lift mechanism [which I intend to clean &
store].
> Now, does its being rebuilt preclude its being worthwhile trying to be
> historically accurate about paint color.  Should I just be pragmatic?
I've
> not changed from 6 volt and I'm not truly impressed by the practical
reasons
> for doing so, but,....??????
>
>                         Thanks,  Ted Bartlett
>
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