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#21
06-23-2015, 12:40 AM
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Looks like you've got a lot of good suggestions, so I'll just add this. Your description of your 1450 sounds like the tractor most of us drag home and bring back to life. So it's worth saving versus purchasing new...just ask us!
 Oh yeah, you did
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#22
06-23-2015, 01:28 AM
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As odd as it sounds, the guys are right about the transmission. They are about as close to indestructible as anything I've ever seen. And with the forward/reverse lever being the way it is on a QL you can't possibly abuse the transmission on yours the way I have on my Narrow and Wide Frames.
Not even my Brother has ever tore one up, and he can bend a crowbar in a sand pile!
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#23
06-23-2015, 01:45 AM
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If you love it, save it! And like jay said do a little at a time. To buy a similar tractor in today's dollars your talking $3500 to $4500. I don't care how much it takes to repair mine, memories don't have a price!
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06-23-2015, 09:06 AM
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I've had really good luck buying stuff at auctions and swap meets around here. Often times, something bought through one of these events will cost 10x less than what you can find the parts for online. And when it comes to buying used parts online....when you buy in person, you have the chance to inspect the part to see if it's in good enough condition to fix your issue. The bad news is, this takes more time to focus on each individual part.
Ever considered getting another 1450 as a donor? With enough patience, you could probably snag one for $500 or so. Maybe less.
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06-23-2015, 09:35 AM
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Been looking for a while, over a year, with no luck. NC isn't exactly a hot spot for the old cubs like when I lived in IL.
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06-23-2015, 09:43 AM
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Hey USMC_SGT
I assume your "handle" is legit, and I thank you for your service to our country. Now, you came to a forum rife with cub addicts, restoration nuts and tinkerers. Then you ask whether or not you should repair your cub.  You get nearly universal advice to fix 'er up! I wonder why? Seriously, I'm like you, once I get started, the job snowballs. I've put thousands (sometimes over $3000) into a complete restoration. It's easy to do. Only you can answer your question. Do what your heart tells you to do. Semper Fi!
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06-23-2015, 09:48 AM
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looks like a bunch of cub cadets in NC on craigslist...now sure where in NC you might be...
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06-23-2015, 01:28 PM
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If you're concerned with not being able to get your yard mowed, I'd suggest going out and buying a second Cub Cadet to mow the yard with while you fix the 1450 up and do occasional work with it to reap some of the rewards of restoring it.
Then when the 1450 is fixed up to your liking...then you'll end up keeping the other Cub and working on it too! That's how this whole thing starts. Good luck on whichever route you decide to take! You'll find a lot of experience here to help you out.
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06-23-2015, 04:39 PM
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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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#30
06-23-2015, 05:41 PM
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No sir, I believe saving the 1450 is a bad decision. It's old, things are going to keep breaking, you want new, shiny, under warranty. Who wants to bother with an old tractor, doesn't even have bluetooth. I can take that money pit off your hands so you don't get tempted, just let me know where to pick up.
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