Fix the 1450. Don't look at add up on parts. Do a bit at a time when you can. I overhauled the rear end of my 147 this year- cost about 250. The motor should be rebuilt, but it works, so I'm going to keep saving $$, keep running it, and re built it in the future. parts tractors are great. It needs steering parts, etc, eventually new rear tires, and the deck I'll have to keep welding up on, but I wouldn't trade it for anything new made anywhere.
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Daniel G.
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(May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.
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