I wonder how hard it would be to locate a replacement frame? Or even make one?

Wow Lew, are you claiming to be a snow bird?

We have cars with frames that look like that, but we have salt on the roads! I don't think I have ever seen a tractor frame that rusted. What was he into with it?

it was a little rusty when he had it 13 years ago. But after he died it sat under a tree covered in leaves. I'm guessing all of the wet leaves ate it up. its in pretty bad shape. I'm up for the challenge haha.

Good luck with your restoration. :beerchug:

Just a tad bit of surface rust

I wonder how much would be left after sandblasting??

Im almost to scared to find out. Lol

I'm diggin' the universal lug slotted aluminum wheels and tires.

As for the rest of the tractor, I agree with Lew:beerchug:

It sounds like there is a great deal of sentimental value attached to that cub. That left side of the frame is roached and will require a great deal of work to put it back. I'd find a donor for it (I know Florida doesn't have a cub cadet surplus, but it isn't an impossible task) and save myself a lot of extra work--dash tower, and cut pieces and weld them into your frame as needed. That way, you can leave the memories intact, while not rolling the hours on it. Just trying to offer a suggestion to save you some time. I like how you look at it with "new eyes" and see what it can be without just looking at it and seeing what it is right now. It's going to be a great cub and bring back a lot of great memories!!!

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