[AT] Old weathered used-looking tractors

[Rob Wilson]

I think in the long run I'd rather see a rusty old tractor with all the
mechanicals restored than to see these trailer queens with DuPont
restorations. In the Allis world most all the WD series tractors have the
shaft worn out with grooves in it and seals hard as a rock causing the
hydraulic fluid to mix with the transmission fluid. Making the hydraulics
worthless for actual field use. So when the guy restores them if they don't
split 'em and put in the speedy sleeve and seals you have a nice parade
tractor. Not worth the paint job to me. I like them restored just like
factory and then put right in the field to use. Either at plow days or
everyday use. Hate to say it but the correct police are the ones keeping
these tractors close to what they were built with. 20 more years and no one
will be around to remember a new whatever looked like. 
Rob 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Easley, Greg
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 9:35 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Old weathered used-looking tractors

Paint is nice, but rust has its own appeal.

When I restored the VAC back in '97, I put a very nice (expensive) paint job
on the sheet metal.  I hadn't even gotten the decals applied when the first
chip was knocked out of the paint.  

Everything since I've painted in the farm shop for cheap money, or not
painted at all, and they all look just fine to me.  Correct police can
KMA...

Greg