I need help picking a tractor to restore.......
What would you like me to do?
FMC Bean Cutler.
The two Ridemasters for me to pick from.
R-5094
R-4572
The Prototype 1886.
Edited by wilberj, March 02, 2013 - 12:39 PM.
Posted February 28, 2013 - 07:46 PM
Posted February 28, 2013 - 07:58 PM
I voted for the rarest of the lot...the Prototype
Posted February 28, 2013 - 08:04 PM
Are any of those choices RED?
Posted February 28, 2013 - 08:37 PM
Choose the easiest. When its done do the one that excites you the most. I am curious, do you create a file or book for each project? I get the manual and record the pieces replaced and their part number and source. It helps me later. Good Luck, Rick
Posted February 28, 2013 - 08:45 PM
I'm thinking either A Ride-a-Matic, Ridemaster or your Bolens 1000
Posted February 28, 2013 - 09:19 PM
Are any of those choices RED?
The FMC Bean Cutler it......
Posted February 28, 2013 - 09:44 PM
Are any of those choices RED?
There might be some paint residue in the air cleaners from red tractors being sucked through them
Posted February 28, 2013 - 09:48 PM
There might be some paint residue in the air cleaners from red tractors being sucked through them
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Not so!
Posted February 28, 2013 - 10:38 PM
Do you have any pics of the tractors you've listed above for those of us who don't know as much as others about the options? I look forward to seeing the result no matter the one you pic.
Posted February 28, 2013 - 10:59 PM
Do the 1886 prototype,it will be a hugh hit at shows and you are preserving a super rare and historical garden tractor.If not i vote early Ride A Matic...
Posted February 28, 2013 - 11:55 PM
Wait on the prototype. I wanna find an 1886 with PS this year that needs a restore. Then next winter we can have an 1886 restoration-a-thon. I'm voting for the FMC BC.
Oh, in case someone is wondering, I really want an 1886-01 with a 60" deck and a 2 stage blower. If there is such a thing. Something to keep in mind for Christmas next year.
Posted March 01, 2013 - 12:01 AM
Posted March 02, 2013 - 12:48 PM
BUMP
Posted March 02, 2013 - 01:48 PM
How about some pics of possible candidates so we know what they currently look like