Oh I don't know Jay. My Original sitting in the living room gives me enjoyment. If I can't use it, and the wife don't want to, and I sure as heck won't sell it, seeing it there and thinking of all the work that went into it... gives me enjoyment.:bigthink:
I know, there made to have mud on the tires, but I do enjoy going to a museum every once and awhile...:biggrin2:

Well OK Todd.... you may have a point there!:biggrin2::biggrin2:

I'd love to have one in my livingroom!:beerchug: My wife may say otherwise though!!:beerchug:

Your point is well taken though... there are many different ways to enjoy things!:biggrin2:

I have had to take chunks at a single project I have been working on while keeping the overall cost to a minimum; loaded rear wheels for the 782. The wheels were kept from the donor 782; the rims were horribly rusted and tires majorly weather cracked. Tires removed, used a grinder, yes a grinder on the rust. Had the rims sandblasted then painted them with a rattle can with Rustoleum Canvas White. Happy with them. Tires mounted, new tubes installed, and 7 1/2 gallon of RV antifreeze in each wheel. My 34 lb rear wheels turned into 98 lbs each. Once I get them mounted to the tractor, I will then add the MTD 75 lb wheel weight to each side. Don't have a set of tire chains yet but working on it.

But the real fun of the day was washing the 782 and my 1940 Minneapolis Moline ZTU then my 3 boys and the neighbor kids all came over and they took turns getting tractor rides. I am not sure who had more fun with that, them of this 40 yr old kid.

Sorry, no pics...I know I know...blasphemy.

2182 Tune-up
 

Replaced all of the fuel lines, replaced fuel filter, cleaned gas tank, installed brand new carburetor, cleaned and re-gapped spark plugs. Runs so smoothe now...... :Woo::Woo:

Jibber, good job on the fuel system. :beerchug:

Great job! :beerchug:

Action shot from tonight. Living in the woods it's hard to keep up on the leaves.

Nice. What model tractor?

Cool night pic! I'll be doing some leaves this weekend.

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Since it gets dark at 645 (545 next week with the time change) it's hard to get a lot done after work in the daylight. And living in the woods I have to do it he leafs about 2-3 times a week. Hopefully they will be done in the next few weeks.