'Ethics' question

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

But think of the children!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!

Does it have the rubber seat or has it been replaced? It's the only thing that would give it away.

[yeeter]

Well I have a yellow 782. And an piece of crap older red 782.

I decided I wanted a red tractor. So they both came completely apart. Frame blasted and then rebuilt as a red tractor. The frame is from the red/older tractor, but most of the rest of the pieces are from the newer yellow tractor. It will get red stickers.

Is it a red 782 or yellow one? (tractors arent exactly like cars...where all the numbers match).

Im not sure it matters (if I am keeping it it doesnt matter). If I sell it, it will be red when it sells. Its going to be obvious that it was all taken apart and rebuilt so its not like its in original condition.

I guess someday if I get bored I could take it back apart and paint it yellow. Then it would be yellow.

Some guys paint their tractors blue. Ive seen some beautiful schemes to make it look like a bigger brother.

But to your point. Unless you are misrepresenting it in some way to a potential buyer, there is not ethical violation (if you lie to a potential buyer about what it is, or isnt - even if all the numbers match - then imo that would be an ethics violation)

[Jeff in Pa]

The only factory difference was the seat depending on which engine went in. Serials number only let you know the month of manufacture.

As Mike eluded to, it's not like you're taking a small block '67 corvette and turning it into a L88

If it bothers you when you sell, just tell the buyer you put the 12 hp in.

[_DX3_]

That is what makes this addiction, sorry, hobby so much fun. Do what you want and enjoy it. Purists will cry and most everyone else will say, "that's a cool idea". In the long run, a cub is still saved and used and can be passed down for others to enjoy. The story behind the cub is what gives them character and life.

[j elliff]

I agree with DX3... If you were to ever sell it later just simply state what you've done. If they were not aware of it after seeing it then they would simply be in awe at your honesty and very good work.
As for me, I have been pondering my own dilemma...Do I make the 100 true to its origin or do I make her red and white..?? I'm glad it's cold outside so I still have the winter to beat myself up on a decision..

[sawdustdad]

I have a 108 that now has a K301 in it. Been thinking about re-badging it as a 128. Haven't done it because I was thinking about putting the rebuilt K241 back in it, but I've come to like the 48 inch deck now on it, and I'd have to swap that back to a 42 if I were to put the 10hp motor back in it. So it will probably live on as a 12hp 108...er...128.. what ever.

[snoel]

My 149 has the MAG 12. Does that make it a 129, ....or...? Not to me.