Posted by Chris in Indiana on July 12, 2012 at 07:13:51 from (12.237.181.7):
Thanks for this forum, I am learning a ton!
I grew up on a farm, but never really used the tractors. Dad always was worried about safety... didn't want me to farm and wanted me to hit the books! So I became a doctor instead. But I love these old machines and the connection to the past. I actually spent a few hours at the Clinton County fair last night looking at them!
There are a couple of machines still on the farm from my Grandpa's days. One is a farmall H which runs well and is still doing chores like mowing roadsides. The other is a Farmall 560 which may have run some last season but now doesn't start. I have no idea what's wrong with it.
I would love to restore it in honor of Dad and Grandpa who are both deceased. I look at Colby64's progress and salivate - MAN that is a sweet-looking tractor!
However,
- I've never done this before. Hell, I haven't changed the oil in my own car before.
- Like I said, complete newbie. I'm not sure of even the basics of tractor restoration.
But,
- The 560 is "free" (heh heh, until I get started...). It's just sitting there collecting dust in the barn.
- My brother and cousin both farm. Although they don't restore tractors, they still know more than me and are available for "muscle."
- I'm not on any deadline, and could probably spend the money to get it done, within reason.
- I'm pretty motivated.
What do you think? Am I biting off more than I can chew? How did all of you get started with this? Any advice?
So far, the only thing I've done is dream and buy some Therran Gaines books from Amazon, eagerly awaiting their arrival.
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