Install 10.3 on 10.3.9, won't install on NEWER system?

I have a client's machine that 10.3.9 has gone on the fritz, so a clean install of 10.3 (plus updates) is in order. But... it won't let me. The install stops, telling me that 10.3 can not be installed because a NEWER version of 10.3 is on the disk.
It must be because I have the 10.3 upgrade disks. Any ideas how to reinstall 10.3 on the disk?

Karl, welcome.
(I have a client's machine that 10.3.9 has gone on the fritz)
I believe we should first address this fritz before any re-installation is started. Because if it is hardware related then a re-installment will not solve the issue. So exactly what is going on and what are the symptoms. Maybe a little routine maintenance and Mac utilities will cure the problems.
And yes, since the 10.3.9 is newer than what is on the CD a direct install is not possible. However, an Archive and Install or an Erase and Install is possible, just select Option from the install window to display the features.
Joe
Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   1.5 GB Ram, ENCORE/ST G4, Tempo SATA, ATI Radeon 9000, Adaptec 4000

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