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Posted by caleb on December 29, 2004 at 19:09:14 from (208.180.16.104):
I have stumbled across an old JD 730 Diesel Wide front row crop with three point sitting in a shed being neglected and probably hasnt seen life in 20 years. I was so amazed at its condition that I didnt even think to look if it was electric start or pony and if it had hydraulic connections. The farmer has several junk tractors sitting around his property and I am wondering how to ask him to sell this one. Im sure that it had some senimental value at one time but that baby wants a new life! How would you approach someone to try to get them to sell it to you in its current condition? It is only missing the top link of the three point, rims have surface rust and one spot of rust on side of hood. Paint is very faded and tires are shot. You can tell it hasnt moved in all my short life. It seems that a young guy like me (20) asking older men to sell stuff doesn"t work. I have good intentions and will pay cash but I guess they dont trust my generation or they are just jerks. What is the most you would pay for something in that shape? I know it will need to be rebuilt front to back, tires, paint and a field to plow. I"ve learned however that money talks, so I"m willing to give more if I have to but where do I start? $500??? I have no clue. And finally please guess at what I would spend in parts alone to restore it. Thanks a bunch! Stay safe and Happy New Year PS I dont want to buy something in great shape because I want to learn how to build and work on old tractors the hard way, after all they all will eventually break down someday.
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