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View Poll Results: Red or YEllow
red 22 44.00%
yellow 28 56.00%
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Old 06-16-2014, 01:01 PM
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If the red & white is growing on you, then what's the debate? Besides, you could always get a 2nd and go yellow and white!

BTW, I voted for red & white.
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Old 06-16-2014, 06:00 PM
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I like red and white, but it needs more white than the hood to look good...
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Old 06-16-2014, 06:11 PM
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I kinda like it the way it is, it hearkens back to the purpose: corrosion prevention. Looks like it was used as a tool, as it was meant for. Not many things have the feel of a well-worn, fully serviceable tool.
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I voted yellow, but that's only because this wasn't an option...

If it's gonna be a custom color, may as well get way cool.
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Old 06-16-2014, 09:36 PM
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I'd stick with the red,looks like it's a watersand and fresh paint! I have a yellow&white original too.But keep it easy on yourself,keep the red.Paul
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Originally the Cub Cadet { later became known as the Original } should have been red. This color would not be seen until the last IH production models, which were the spread frame 82 Series garden tractors. I like both colors ! There is a very nice Original restoration done in the Farmall red from an OCC member,...just can't think from who.....

Allen would say keep it in original work clothes too, yes, the hood does look well matched with age, !
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I read a history book on ih cub cadets. It said that the originals were going to be painted ih red and federal yellow. This was going to be the choice of the customer, but was later rejected for cost and practicality purposes
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I got this O at an auction and I figured "well I can re paint it yellow "
but the red is kinda growing on me. what do you guys think Farmall red repaint or Cub yellow? I was trying to do a poll But I can't figure it out. (feel free to help out Mods)
I like red with white hood, seat, and fenders.

Then chrome the exhaust stack, grill, air cleaner, and maybe the wheels too.

A wood grain steering wheel would also add a nice touch of class.
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I guess you can tell how I would vote



but then again I am know for being odd



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Red original-- ok.

Pink 72? never.


narrow front steel wheeled? nice.
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