WD-45 restoration

Posted by Kevin Blake on June 21, 2007 at 08:46:28 from (216.201.41.58):

I have a 1957 WD-45 with power steering, front end loader, snap coupler setup, and traction booster. The old girl is in really good working shape, with a few problems. She leaks a lot of oil, so she needs new gaskets, and there is a lot of wear in the steering because of the power steering and front end loader; I have to be careful in fourth gear with the wobble in the front wheels.
Can anyone give me an estimate of what it's going to cost me to do a complete restoration if I do the work myself? I am planning on tearing her completely apart and doing a thorough restoration. I know I'd probably need to replace worn brake pads, possibly front wheel bearings and fix whatever else is causing it to be so loose, all new gaskets, all new hoses and rubber parts, new paint for each part as I reassemble her, etc. I really shouldn't need any parts other than what I've mentioned, everything is in working but worn condition as is. An estimate within $400 or so is good enough. Ideas, fellas?
If it costs too much, I'll continue to use her as is. It will take a lot of time, but for me spending time with her isn't an issue, that'd be fun. As long as parts don't run way into the thousands.

Replies:

• Re: WD-45 restoration John (C-IL) 10:18:56 06/21/07 (0)
• Re: WD-45 restoration Gary from Muleshoe 09:06:28 06/21/07 (3)
  • Re: WD-45 restoration Kevin Blake 10:04:07 06/21/07 (2)
    • Re: WD-45 restoration BarryfromIA 19:00:51 06/21/07 (1)
      • Re: WD-45 restoration Kevin Blake 08:55:53 06/22/07 (0)

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