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Old 09-13-2016, 09:45 PM
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I have a dilemma and need your input. My dad bought this 1000 new in March of 1977. It has about a gazillion hours on it mostly from my sisters and I mowing grass. It is not as shiny as I would like. It runs great, engine mounts are relatively new and the clutch is sound. I rebuilt the engine about 15 yrs ago and it was parked in the barn because my sister preferred the Simplicity. Should I make it pretty again....
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Take this little 72 that has seen it's better days and rebuild it. This 72 is like the first Cub Cadet my father purchased in 1968 or 1969. I learned to drive on one like this. I want to have a commemorative plaque and dealer stickers made for each of the tractors with my fathers name. Should be fun! OK guys help me decide which project to start first.
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Old 09-13-2016, 09:54 PM
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IMHO, I'd restore the 72 first.
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Old 09-13-2016, 10:01 PM
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The 1000 still looks good! Plus it has the original patina and the scars that you, your dad and sisters put on it!

In my opinion id leave it alone because it tells a story like it is..

Go for the 72 first!

Just my thoughts... your tractors so it is your choice!

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i agree with the others and would leave the 1000 as is for now, it still looks decent. which ever you decide to do just let me know if there's anything i can do for you.
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i agree with the others and would leave the 100 as is for now, it still looks decent. which ever you decide to do just let me know if there's anything i can do for you.
Are you able to powder coat stuff with the correct shade of IH yellow or IH 935 white? You did a fantastic job on the wheels for the 800 and rear wheels for the 1000.
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Why you no put this in a thread that is a poll so you can quickly tally the results?

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Are you able to powder coat stuff with the correct shade of IH yellow or IH 935 white? You did a fantastic job on the wheels for the 800 and rear wheels for the 1000.
i have a white that looks perfect compared to the case/ih paint, the cub yellow i have isn't perfect but its really.
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