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dfh9036 
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Joined: 03 May 2015
Location: Wisconsin
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 Topic: Paint color
Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 7:38pm |
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In the process of restoring my D15 Series II. Looking for advice for the proper color black on the lights. Is it gloss or semi-gloss? Also, should the generator or anything else be painted black. It is currently orange but black paint is underneath. Thanks for the help.
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Ranse
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Joined: 11 Mar 2016
Location: Tennessee
Points: 775
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Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 7:51pm |
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My old generator and starter were black. I'm going to stay with an alternator, but I'm thinking about painting it black. I've seen a few that way, I think it looks a little more authentic.
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TedBuiskerN.IL.
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Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Davis, IL.
Points: 1959
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Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 2:03pm |
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Alternators never look authentic on old tractors.
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DSeries4
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Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 4:47pm |
 TedBuiskerN.IL. wrote:
Alternators never look authentic on old tractors. |
x2. I always use gloss black on headlights, generator, air cleaner, starter, coil and also did the distributor on my D15. I think it shows extra effort and detail ... 
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CrestonM
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Joined: 08 Sep 2014
Location: Oklahoma
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Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 5:27pm |
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I wish there was a guide compiled by the guys who saw them new first hand (Bill Long!) and know for certain what colors things were.
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Sherman Farms
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Joined: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Centerburg, OH
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Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 7:03pm |
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I drove a 1962 d 15 home from the dealer when I was thirteen years old. The starter, generator, distributor were all black. I still have the tractor and they are still black.
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