Restoring a tractor is a very rewarding project. I have a little hint: I'm not sure if you're done prepping those parts yet, but I'd pick up some rust converter for all the rusty spots you couldn't reach with the sandblaster or other means of cleaning. Rust will come back if you don't completely get rid of it. Prep work is EVERYTHING. Painting is 90% prep, 5% skill and 5% luck. Replace the axle seals, because Murphy's law will guarantee that one will start leaking when you put it back together. Same for the brake O-ring. Oh, and please tell me you had the cover on the top of the transaxle when you sandblasted it...
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