One reason I enjoy restoring tractors is compared to any newer equipment, they are very easy to work on. The trick is to realize when you are in over your head & seek professional help. Is has been my experience any fellow tractor collector is more than willing to help, since at one time or another we have all been there, staring at a rust bucket trying to figure out where to start. Your tractor looks to be in very good condition, compared to some.
Experience is the best teacher, do what you can and are comfortable with. If you aren't sure, or have no idea where to begin, it is money & time saved to ask someone with more experience. Service & owners manuals certainly help establish a basic knowledge of the tractor you are working on, but I am afraid jumping in & getting your feet "wet" is about the only way to learn.
There are inherant dangers when dealing with these beasts, they were designed & manufactured to last long after they were paid for, and heavy metal is the rule. A part or piece may look light enough to handle, but beleive me..THEY AREN"T.
A vast array of large wooden blocks, a heavy cherry picker, and a stout hydraulic floor jack would be meager beginings after a handy set of both hand & air tools. BUT if it was easy everyone would be doing it, if you want a tractor the caliber of Colby's excellent restoration seek professional mechanical & paint help.
I don't think you will have any problems with redoing the sheet metal, electrical, and minor repairs. If you mess it up seek experienced help. Like my Dad used to say "Some things in life are "better" learned the hard way."
I don't quite agree with the frustration that comes along with that, but one thing is for sure, you never forget something you learned in this fashion. It takes a lot of patience, some things you may have to tear apart three or four times to get it right, but be cautious, after you finish the first one, you will start looking for another project.
So look her over carefully, find a place to start & dig in.
This post was edited by rhtx55 at 10:37:52 07/14/12.
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