Replating the chrome hydro handle? WOW.. You're going for broke! Sounds like a cool project!
Also... When someone says "rod end", I imediately think of the actual rod end, meaning where the cylinder is attaching. Seems like you could weld up the slop and save the cylinder if that is the case. Is that what you're talking about or I am misunderstanding you?
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Anyhow... I have no idea of the originality of my 149, but if you need some pictures of this or that, of a rode hard and NEVER cared for tractor, let me know. I'd be happy to take a few for ya.
The only other thought I can leave you with is to forget about sandblasting (I know.. EGAD!!) most cub parts. They are heavy enough to withstand a firm wire wheel on a 4.5" angle grinder and come out no worse for the wear, but clean as the day they were born. That will save you a LOT of cash vs. blasting it all. I would have no compunction at all about that process on even the hood, though I may move around to avoid creating hot spots.
Good luck!
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