Only Cub Cadets

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!

CC Specialties R. F. Houtz and Sons Jeff in Pa.

P&K Cub Cadet Machtech Direct

Cub Cadet Parts & Service


If you would like to help maintain this site & enhance it, feel free to donate whatever amount you would like to!




Go Back   Only Cub Cadets > Cub Cadets > IH Cub Cadet Tractors (GT)
Reload this Page Cub 73 Restore
Register FAQ Calendar

Notices

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-19-2017, 11:57 PM
TexasP TexasP is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 22
Default Cub 73 Restore
I am in the process, slow process, of restoring my 73. One of the issues that has me scratching my head at the moment is the dash tower. It has numerous rust spots/holes in it; some of which are in bends and seams. My question to those more experienced is, would it be best to try and find a tower in better shape to purchase, bondo or weld repair it?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-20-2017, 12:04 AM
J-Mech J-Mech is offline
Banned
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oblong, Illinois
Posts: 17,594
Default
Post up some pics of it so we can see how bad it is. Just depends. On a 73, battery acid may have leaked causing the damage. May not just be from rust.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-20-2017, 12:43 AM
DeltaCub's Avatar
DeltaCub DeltaCub is offline
Grand Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,584
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasP View Post
I am in the process, slow process, of restoring my 73. One of the issues that has me scratching my head at the moment is the dash tower. It has numerous rust spots/holes in it; some of which are in bends and seams. My question to those more experienced is, would it be best to try and find a tower in better shape to purchase, bondo or weld repair it?
Great question. I am redoing a 72 that had the same issue(s) with the dash tower. As J-mech said battery acid can badly damage it. In my case, battery acid and exposure to the elements caused significant pitting and over damage. I am having it powder coated and the dash would require extensive body work and expensive, difficult to use compounds to fill in the pitting. I found a donor model that is in great shape and will be cheaper and easier to refinish.

Have fun with your project!
__________________


Queen Of The Quietlines!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-20-2017, 10:30 AM
TexasP TexasP is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 22
Default Cub 73 Restore
If I've done this correctly, I have attached two pictures of the tower.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20170520_090530.jpg (21.9 KB, 103 views)
File Type: jpg 20170520_090557.jpg (22.9 KB, 102 views)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-20-2017, 12:33 PM
Alvy's Avatar
Alvy Alvy is offline
Grand Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Winter Haven, FL
Posts: 3,567
Default
I would try to find another tower from one of our sponsors or put an ad in the wanted section. Remember the 73 dash is specific to the 73 only.

Btw I think this thread should be moved to IH GT section
__________________
(2) Original, 100, 102, 124, 73, 800, #1 and #2 cart, brinly plows, disk, IH184, IH244, 1948 F Cub
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-20-2017, 12:53 PM
J-Mech J-Mech is offline
Banned
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oblong, Illinois
Posts: 17,594
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alvy View Post
I would try to find another tower from one of our sponsors or put an ad in the wanted section. Remember the 73 dash is specific to the 73 only.

Btw I think this thread should be moved to IH GT section
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-20-2017, 01:22 PM
olds45512's Avatar
olds45512 olds45512 is offline
Grand Member
  
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Indiana, PA
Posts: 8,290
Default
If you can't find a new one and are in need of professional assistance shoot me a pm.
__________________
Tim
Pap's 100
Restored 108
1211 Dual Stick
1050
Pap's 100 restoration thread - http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=47965
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-20-2017, 02:52 PM
PACubCadet's Avatar
PACubCadet PACubCadet is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 138
Default
Looks like quite the amount of damage, not too far to repair if you needed to however. Would probably be considerably cheaper to find a used one in better shape.
__________________
Cub Cadet 104, 107
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-20-2017, 06:03 PM
TexasP TexasP is offline
New Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 22
Default Cub 73 Restore
I appreciate everyones tips. I've been digging around down here for one with no luck yet. Don't see as many 73's. I have a parts 100 that I have been using on my 70, but as y'all know, that's a different tower. I am going to pull the creeper off and put on the 73 though. As well as the K241.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-20-2017, 06:07 PM
PACubCadet's Avatar
PACubCadet PACubCadet is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 138
Default
Keep an eye out on Fleabay
__________________
Cub Cadet 104, 107
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:36 AM.

www.onlycubcadets.net - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.

MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.

This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC

All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.

Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.