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| IAtractorKid
09-06-2012 16:28:38
184.97.45.87
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      Got the F12 unloaded last weekend and got some better pictures. What do you guys think? I have a nf pedestal with steel wheels on its way. Rear fenders are rusted out but I dont think they will be difficult to have made since I have something to duplicate. Not sure about the magneto yet but I have a hand crank on the way as well. Gas tank and radiator are both clean, radiator was drained previously. Seat is welded up and will need replaced, brakes need adjusted and I think someone on here mentioned it had a kerosene hood? May attempt to track down a correct one.
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| John M
09-07-2012 09:20:35
68.115.194.228
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Id paint it. Looks like either someone started to at one time, or theres been quite a few parts changed. Theres not enough "patina" to me to keep it like it is. BTW, if you make new fenders, Id be VERY interested in the ones on there now. (Dont mean to be insultive, so please dont take it that way!)
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| Kenneth R Ohnstad
09-07-2012 08:56:36
75.121.141.91
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Very nice. Don't paint it.
(I'll bet it goes alot better in reverse.
K
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| DeltaRed
09-07-2012 08:24:29
67.6.225.104
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Do not paint it!!Looks like it could be original paint.Not too many 'originals' left.If painted it then would be just another repainted old tractor.
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| DC Snider
09-07-2012 06:55:35
74.44.187.26
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| What a beautiful piece of iron...it'd be a shame to paint it!
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| Nebraska Cowman
09-07-2012 04:39:21
166.182.3.166
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Yes, I like that. Like others say, don't be going and painting nothing. Leave it as-is. Just fix what has to be fixed.
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| Mike1972chev
09-07-2012 04:23:59
75.149.81.173
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Yea,You just DO NOT see a whole lot of them with the fenders on them!!!
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| SweetFeet
09-07-2012 02:53:44
70.35.110.213
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| | Really nice find. I love the fenders on it. My husband used to have one, but it did not have fenders. I too would vote for keeping it in its work clothes. But obviously it it your tractor to do with as you please. I just happen to love faded paint or rust.
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| J.J. from Afton
09-06-2012 20:13:18
99.125.108.31
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Very nice find, Im with the others Id leave it as is, once you start fixing everything and what not is is just like the rest but that is just my opinion
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| James Williams
09-06-2012 19:47:23
69.251.26.114
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| | Put the front on it and leave it alone.Its a good find,Thoes fenders are good shape,anything else will ruin the value,and dont paint it,If you do it will just be another F12 jimmy
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| rhtx55
09-06-2012 18:21:42
207.119.45.129
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to IAtractorKid, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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| Little light in the front there,
but seriously, nice find.
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| Swamp Land
09-06-2012 16:55:03
75.107.35.139
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Re: F12 Pics in reply to jth88, 09-06-2012 16:28:38
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When I see old equipment like that I'am amazed at the engineering specs that were used back then. Metal today will not out last Mother Time like those have. Nice find in any bodies book. Look forward to seeing restored pics.
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| FBH44
09-06-2012 16:40:56
64.85.216.23
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