I/We/My dad has a 1967? sears super 12.
My dad swears he was 7 or 14 (I don't remember which) when my grandfather bought it used. But that would make it a 1956 or 1963. I don't think he is remembering right?

It was my grandfather's and sentimental to the whole family.
about 7 years ago it locked up (it was running up till then), but Monday my son pulled it into the shop and it cranked (by hand with a wrench). After replacing the battery, changing the oil, putting gas in it, unsticking the exhaust valve .... it cranked right up.
Now my sister and I want to restore it.
It needs a Mower deck (42in is the max that will fit on our truck or trailer).
any advice on the following is appreciated in advance
Paint
Stickers
replacement deck
verifying the year
advice or comments wecomed
we don't want it too look new/mint but we do want it to look restored.