I grew up driving IH farm tractors and have always wanted one of my own.
A fellow from Dallas is traveling up here to buy my wife's 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco. As part of the deal he agreed to buy and haul a garden tractor on his way up. I found a red cub IH 682. 143 682 399 The tractor has the series 2 motor but is missing some parts. Side covers, grill and lights. My guess is some thief sold them on ebay.
I am buying the tractor from the original owner who said the damage and missing parts came about when it was on loan to a friend.
In time I hope to find a front blade for it.
I also have a BX2200, Ariens RM1332, and garage and care for a craftsman LT1000 which belongs to a downs syndrome friend who drives it for fun.