I have seen that Air filter before, Let me do some digging, and see if i cant help you out there.
It is a beautifull machine, and I'm sure if anyone can get it looking like that add again, It's you mate.
Are you going to take the base you your welders to get the hole patched up?
Cheers Ty
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