The world is so small. In 1980s, the rig was pictured on Erickson, it was then in original form. Back a few years ago, it appeared on a RIA premium session, described as restored, sold around $8K-$9K. A few months later, it's again for sale around $14K-$15K in midwest. The condition was unspecified, reference to Erickson was not mentioned either. Sold. Then, it varnished for a few years. Until now.....
This is a master piece of restoration. Before pictures are on Erickson page 36-37.
Who did the job was not revealed.
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Master work of restoration