Hey, Falcon, are you still able to cut grass with the Cub? Or is it down for the count while you figure things out?
I was going to say, perhaps while you are working out a path forward, you might start wrenching on the old Cub--basically begin disassembly. Remove the hood, front grill and engine. Remove seat, fenders, tunnel cover. Clean things up. You might find the process a lot less intimidating that it seems by looking at things. In other words, take some action rather than just focusing on decision. It might help you make up your mind one way or another.
Keep the bolts in labeled zip lock bags so you know where they go back. Take a bunch of photos as you work so you can see how things go back together.
Post some pics on here of your progress. I am quite sure if you do these things, the responses you get on here will change in tone quite dramatically.
Despite some of the comments, most folks here are ready, willing and able to help you with the Cub. It's the analytical approach to your decision that the mechanics on here are struggling with. After all, we are not really equipped to address such thought processes.
Perhaps some of the others will chime in with words of support for this approach?
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