When I started to rebuild this tractor back in April, I wondered just how much it would cost. I looked through threads on this forum and others, but never really found an answer. I realize now that what it costs depends on what a particular tractor needs, and how much an individual is willing to spend on their own project. It can vary a great deal. I hesitate to call this a “restoration” as I did not have the tractor professionally painted. I did talk to my local body shop about painting, but they weren't interested. In the end everything was sprayed by can, by me, and trust me, I am not a professional. Let's just call this project an in depth rebuild. The costs I am about to list are what I paid. I am sure someone who has done this before knows where to get parts and supplies at a better rate. I simply went with what I found, where I found it. Keep in mind that a lot of these costs include shipping. Some of the items were purchased months ago, so I have to kind-a rely on memory. And I'm sure there are things I have forgotten about. So here goes..................
Sand paper, sanding sponges, paint remover................50.00
10 cans (at least ) spray paint........................................70.00
Acid dipping.................................................................25.00
Paint thinner, simple green............................................20.00
New voltage regulator.................................................130.00
New PTO switch...........................................................25.00
Decal set for tractor.......................................................48.00
Decal set for motor........................................................15.00
New front bezel for hood............................................100.00
New seat......................................................................100.00
New tail lights...............................................................54.00
New head lamps............................................................25.00
New wiring and connectors...........................................20.00
Engine block cleaning, boring, crank ground,
valve guide install and reaming........…...........…........215.00
Battery cables.................................................................16.00
Battery............................................................................60.00
Bolts, nuts, misc. hardware............................................25.00
Trans fluid & filter.........................................................40.00
Engine rebuild done at small engine shop.
New rings, piston, valves and guides, rod,
governor gear, carb rebuild, plug, points, condenser,
gasket set, coil, valve cover and gasket, Dip stick,
labor, and too many things to list...........................$1249.28
Other incidentals
Band Aids..........................................................................8.00
Beer................................................................................623.67
8' fluorescent bulb (got mad, threw a screwdriver).........15.00
Heating garage to 70 ( I don't like cold )..........................????
To be honest, I may have drank the beer anyway!
Maybe someday I will remove the tin work and have it professionally refinished. Although I like to keep things as original as possible, I think bar tires on the rear, and narrower tires on the front would look nice.
To any novice, like me, who is considering doing something like this, I would strongly suggest you get yourself a $99 digital camera and take lots of pics. Take pics at different stages of tear down. Lots of pics. When you are through taking pics, take some more. They are invaluable when it comes time to reassemble. Make notes of unimportant things, they will become important in time. Also, bag and label ALL small parts. Bolts, nuts, pins, everything. Even if you don't plan to reuse them, you will have them to know what to get to replace them. Trust me you won't remember everything. Especially if your rebuild takes 8 months, like mine. Make notes on paper of every wire, color, where it came from, and where it went. EVERY WIRE !! This will give you the opportunity to go half mad trying to locate your yellow legal size pad with ALL your notes 6 months later, when you find out your 2 youngest granddaughters took it because “Grandma only has white paper”
I have tried to post pics, but for what ever reason, it doesn't work. Anyone have any tips?
Sand paper, sanding sponges, paint remover................50.00
10 cans (at least ) spray paint........................................70.00
Acid dipping.................................................................25.00
Paint thinner, simple green............................................20.00
New voltage regulator.................................................130.00
New PTO switch...........................................................25.00
Decal set for tractor.......................................................48.00
Decal set for motor........................................................15.00
New front bezel for hood............................................100.00
New seat......................................................................100.00
New tail lights...............................................................54.00
New head lamps............................................................25.00
New wiring and connectors...........................................20.00
Engine block cleaning, boring, crank ground,
valve guide install and reaming........…...........…........215.00
Battery cables.................................................................16.00
Battery............................................................................60.00
Bolts, nuts, misc. hardware............................................25.00
Trans fluid & filter.........................................................40.00
Engine rebuild done at small engine shop.
New rings, piston, valves and guides, rod,
governor gear, carb rebuild, plug, points, condenser,
gasket set, coil, valve cover and gasket, Dip stick,
labor, and too many things to list...........................$1249.28
Other incidentals
Band Aids..........................................................................8.00
Beer................................................................................623.67
8' fluorescent bulb (got mad, threw a screwdriver).........15.00
Heating garage to 70 ( I don't like cold )..........................????
To be honest, I may have drank the beer anyway!
Maybe someday I will remove the tin work and have it professionally refinished. Although I like to keep things as original as possible, I think bar tires on the rear, and narrower tires on the front would look nice.
To any novice, like me, who is considering doing something like this, I would strongly suggest you get yourself a $99 digital camera and take lots of pics. Take pics at different stages of tear down. Lots of pics. When you are through taking pics, take some more. They are invaluable when it comes time to reassemble. Make notes of unimportant things, they will become important in time. Also, bag and label ALL small parts. Bolts, nuts, pins, everything. Even if you don't plan to reuse them, you will have them to know what to get to replace them. Trust me you won't remember everything. Especially if your rebuild takes 8 months, like mine. Make notes on paper of every wire, color, where it came from, and where it went. EVERY WIRE !! This will give you the opportunity to go half mad trying to locate your yellow legal size pad with ALL your notes 6 months later, when you find out your 2 youngest granddaughters took it because “Grandma only has white paper”
I have tried to post pics, but for what ever reason, it doesn't work. Anyone have any tips?