That's an awesome heirloom. I wish my pawpaw would have brought his 1911 back from Korea.
This is the first I have heard of clear grips with a picture behind them. Pretty neat.
I completely understand the mechanics specials. My 6 year old daughter asked me how come everything I buy, I have to work on to get it running.
Looks like a good garden tractor. Sheet metal is straight. To me, that means it wasn't abused too bad.