An interesting dilemma. What makes a tractor a particular model? Sounds like you have one that is most all there except for the sn plate. I started one recently where I'm using an old frame, but many of the parts from different tractors (same model just not original parts). Not sure how this is viewed.
With cars there are matching numbers, but not tractors to my knowledge.
And what if the serial plate has been taken off to paint, and then riveted back on? Does this make people suspicious?
Of course functionally its a 169. But not sure that counts to a collector.
Of course, could be worth as much for parts as a complete tractor.
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