I don't consider my Original with Danco loader a restoration, but more of a refurbishment. Most "restorations" aren't exact replications either as the factory didn't use automotive paint with perfect coverage. Most paint had sags and runs. It's a tractor, not a car. Just spending another $15 on the right paint isn't the only extra cost. I don't own a paint gun yet. I didn't have the time to put into what I should have done. I wanted it as a worker that looked nice and could be shown off too. I didn't weld up some holes that shouldn't be there and I wish I had, but was running out of time for the local show I wanted to be in. I don't go for awards and there are only a few that know the difference anyway. I'll never "restore" anything, but I'll get it close enough for me.
I don't take your comment as critism. But at shows and parades, others look at it as a "restoration". Sometimes I'll explain my theory as "refurbished" other times I just let them go with their own thoughts.
