I was invited to the forum by Bolens 1000 after he read a thread of mine on another forum.
I recently inherited a '64 800 and am thinking of getting it running again. However that may not happen as "The War Department"** keeps giving me a 'certain look' when I start talking about doing that.
I have no idea when it last ran, but I have verified that the engine is free and not stuck. The cover over the points was removed at some time ( see pic#100_1308 in the pics link), and over the last 5-7 years they have rusted and the condenser will need replaced as well. As an added 'bonus', the air cleaner was removed and I have no idea where it is.
Anyway, here are all the numbers that I could find on the tractor.
Model#: 188 01
Serial#: 212x or 212xx (part of the tag is missing)
Wisconsin Engine
Model#: S-8D
Size: 3 1/8 x 2 5/8
Serial#: 3633262
Spec#: 231552
Front Blade
Part# 18532 02
Here are some pics of the critter:
http://storagemain.z...44&r=mg&lang=en
I'm getting the rear tires fixed so that they hold air, and will be doing the same for the fronts.
If someone here would give me an approximate value of it as is (not running), and as is but running I would appreciate it.
I'd kinda like to get it running and use it for little jobs, but "the War Department"** thinks I should sell it, and use the proceeds to offset the cost of a front blade for the Cub Cadet we just bought.
Knowing what the 800 is worth would help in making that decision.
Thanks for any help you guys might have.
** Wife
