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Posted by Andy M. on March 01, 2005 at 06:56:12 from (4.239.243.195):
In Reply to: Best tractor for restoration posted by Hurst on February 27, 2005 at 11:06:44:
Hurst, before you get started, pick a tractor, any tractor and start pricing parts. Figure costs to rebuild motor, hydralics, transmission etc. Then look at what this tractor presently sells for in running condition. This will tell you two things. One is how much it will cost you to restore a tracor and two, how much you can expect to loose when you resell it. Most people who restore old tractors do it for the fun of it not to make money. But it is a wonderful hobby and you will meet a lot of great people along the way.
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