So I bought a Mongtomery Ward's WD-65 that was 'as new' never been started.
After unpacking what came in the mail I have a question or two. I am worried that it may not be what I thought it was.
It came with old chain in the box, a manual, etc.
The saw itself is nice but almost too nice. It may be a 'survivor' but maybe not. Does anyone know how they painted these old saws? Meaning it's the gold color saw and they painted EVERYTHING. The hoses are solid gold (not in the good expensive way...), the air cleaner is gold, the on/off switch is gold (not the toggle itself but the plate that says off/on). Not sure what the metal mesh piece that turns when you pull the rope is called but it's solid gold, all the bolt heads are gold, the bucking spikes are gold.....
Tell me the bad news but if you are guessing based on what you would expect, please note that and if you know something about the saws from that era, let me know that too.
After unpacking what came in the mail I have a question or two. I am worried that it may not be what I thought it was.
It came with old chain in the box, a manual, etc.
The saw itself is nice but almost too nice. It may be a 'survivor' but maybe not. Does anyone know how they painted these old saws? Meaning it's the gold color saw and they painted EVERYTHING. The hoses are solid gold (not in the good expensive way...), the air cleaner is gold, the on/off switch is gold (not the toggle itself but the plate that says off/on). Not sure what the metal mesh piece that turns when you pull the rope is called but it's solid gold, all the bolt heads are gold, the bucking spikes are gold.....
Tell me the bad news but if you are guessing based on what you would expect, please note that and if you know something about the saws from that era, let me know that too.