[AT] Old weathered used-looking tractors

[Skip Cleveland]

Paint it. There is nothing prettier than a bright shiny red Farmall "M".

Skip
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From: "Dean Vinson" <dean at vinsonfarm.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 6:12 PM
Subject: [AT] Old weathered used-looking tractors


> Now and then I think about repainting my Farmall M, once I get done with
> tinkering on its various mechanical problems.  But the closer I get, the
> less I like the idea of painting it.
>
> I *like* being able to lay a wrench on the hood and not worry about
> scratching anything.  And I like the sense of history implied by the 
> various
> dings and scuffs and the various colors and patches of faded, 
> farmer-applied
> paint.  It's not as personal as if it had been the same tractor I grew up
> with, but still, I'm getting pretty fond of it as is.
>
> Not sure where I'm going with this post other than to wonder out loud 
> about
> it.  Anybody else wrestle with this decision?
>
> Dean Vinson
> Dayton, Ohio
> www.vinsonfarm.net
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