Oh yes, of course. And I have the the thinning white hair to prove it... Very happy to be here to discuss it. I much prefer faithful restorations over hot rods. With true restorations I think they should be true restorations, perhaps not an issue with the machine being discussed here...Aw, Bob ... you're so old fashioned.
Smoke gray is my choice as well. Any other color might as well be pink...
If i told you what i paid you would call me a lie! But I'll spill the beans anyway... I scored the pair of them for $700!If you find another lathe like that give me a holler. If I may ask how much did they cost . I need to go to that junkyard. I'm close about an hrs south of you.
Oh welcome to the site , I'm disabled in a wheelchair but down waiting for spine surgery . Maybe if I get out of pain and getting around ill see ya. If you need help ill do what I can. Lots of experience in many areas.
Paint It any color under the rainbow as you wish. The machine doesn't care.
My color that I use is Rustoleum "Smoke Gray".
Also found this little gem buried in the mud. And to be honest I didn't know exactly what it was until someone told me. In the process of cleaning it up now. Paid $5 for it.