Speaking of repaint jobs, there are some old Champions out there that got repainted for free when taken back to the factory for repair. My Dad bought a model 1J new (they were painted silver), and, took it to the factory when it needed repairs he couldn’t figure out, since we lived close to it. In the mid-1950s, I remember going with Dad to the factory which was in a leased building at Twin City Arsenal (a large government ammunition manufacturing complex north of St. Paul). Had to drive through a security check to get there. When he picked it up, it had been repaired, and, without asking him, it had been repainted the then-current Champion blue, complete with all new decals! My Dad was really happy about that because it looked so nice! I still have that motor.
Dave
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