I have the opportunity to pick this one up very reasonably. Previous owner passed away after a stint in the nursing home. It has sat for maybe 6-8 years. It is 1000 miles from home, so I can't check anything out further until I am back out there. I spent some time checking it over while I was there and this is what I found.
The good.
1971 Side console model
3 factory SCV's
Complete 3 point
Powershift
38" rears
Factory hub duals w/ rims not shown
158 loader with no visible repairs
Fluids were full and showed no contamination.
Engine turned slightly when pulling on fan
Drawbar is in the bucket
Price is very reasonable.
The bad.
Rear tires and rims are junk. Will take a pair with to move it
Needs side screens and covers
Home made battery box
Front knees are reinforced Don't look too bad, I've seen worse
The ugly.
Hood is hacked up in front of the muffler with a tin snips. Maybe someone tried to get to the clamp this way.
Hood has usual front lip damage.
It is 1000 miles from home.
Now I will open the can of worms.
If I leave the loader, duals, and possibly the cab behind for another trip, and put on different rear tires and rims with no fluid, could I haul this thing on a 14K gooseneck? I have the truck part covered. I really don't have access to a tandem dually trailer as of now. Thanks for your thoughts.