but honey, it only cost $525

Posted by sgtbull on March 31, 2006 at 21:38:24 from (65.73.245.239):

Hmmmm..... I tell my wife that tractors are a good investment. It's not like spending money on golf or booze....right? AND of course, I can ALWAYS get my money back if I need to right? OKAY.... then make THIS math work.

Nice, fairly straight Farmall '40 H $525
New manifold $125
Misc wires, ignition parts, plugs,etc $ 67
Belt pulley $ 25
Oil, filter, new antifreeze $ 40
Primer paint for odd pieces $ 20
PTO shield $ 25
Misc brgs for gov, h20 pump, etc $ 60
Carb kit $ 26
seat components, battery box, etc $250
New name plate for nose $ 15
New grill insert $ 20
Replacement for welded cast hub $ 15
Crank turned .020 under $135
Head rebuilt $260
Complete engine kit and new fenders,
gauges, valve train, decals, etc $1048
New sediment bowl $ 26
Misc nuts and bolts $ 10
New thermostat $ 24
Starting tank $ 10
Gasoline on parts trips $ 50
Misc Silicone, JB weld, odd items, $ 25

YET to be bought:

New tires and tubes
More primer
Paint
Hardener
Thinner

Someone please add that up... I don't have the nerve.....

AND WHEN MY WIFE ADDS THE ABOVE COLUMN:

Projected attorney's fee's $10,000
half the value of my house $50,000
half my pension $40,000 annually

and of course....half the value of the above tractor.....

Yes Dear, it is a GOOD investment.......

Replies:

• Re: but honey, it only cost $525 Fancy Farm 20:00:51 04/01/06 (0)
• Re: but honey, it only cost $525 the tractor vet 07:07:41 04/01/06 (0)
• Re: but honey, it only cost $525 Steven@AZ 04:32:28 04/01/06 (0)
• Re: but honey, it only cost $525 SDE 04:28:48 04/01/06 (1)
  • Re: but honey, it only cost $525 Jrry 10:22:24 04/03/06 (0)
• Re: but honey, it only cost $525 Bill Geer 21:57:51 03/31/06 (0)

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