Jeremy in DE said: (quoted from post at 11:43:10 03/10/14) You can tell many here think it could be fixed somewhat cheaper than the quote. But of course, only you know your own financial situation and what you can afford. I fully respect that.
Perhaps an idea to keep your heart from breaking so much? Let it sit for a bit while you get the word out locally for a young man looking for a project. Maybe someone with connections to a machine shop, maybe someone with a good engine but shot back end, maybe....
Maybe someone new can fall in love with the tractor, and you'll sleep peacefully knowing she's still working.
It's at least worth a try.
What's your approximate location?
Maybe... I don't see how I'll profit from it though... I'm 6k into it already and the wife won't budge on putting much more than $500 into it now. And it doesn't really make any sense to have an 11k, 52 year old tractor. Bottom line: if it doesn't go to the breaking yard (or scrap yard), I'll have to gift it to someone in order for them to afford to fix it... I haven't done anything FINAL/DRASTIC yet, still exploring my options... Still hoping for a miracle and I can save it... at least for a little longer...
P.S. I'm located near Montgomery, AL...
This post was edited by Chip812 at 09:17:53 03/11/14.
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