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gsjh

09-08-2004 09:01:21




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I'm finishing a tractor (1961 year). It was the first tractor that I purchased. I have now completed the needed repairs and will have it painted. While I don,t plan on showing it to be judged I do want it to look sharp and somewhat original. The tires and muffler are the originals, but one tire is booted and the muffler is rusted badly. Should I replace with new tires and a chrome stack or try to get good used parts? Thanks for your opinions.

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paul

09-08-2004 11:33:27




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 Re: New vs Old or Used in reply to gsjh, 09-08-2004 09:01:21  
To each their own, but chrome on an old tractor don't look right to me. Get a good replacement muffler, like a Stanley from the tractor places, or for more money an OEM from the tractor dealership.

Again, to me, they look sharp with new rubber on them, but a lot of money to just sit around, I'd worry less about it.....

--->Paul



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Peanut

09-08-2004 09:11:17




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 Re: New vs Old or Used in reply to gsjh, 09-08-2004 09:01:21  
Why bother with chrome? It ain't a Harley. I would be looking at a normal muffler (used is fine if it is in good shape). New rubber is not only very functional but it does look good too if'n you want to spend the $$$.

Since you aren't showing the tractor it really all depends on how much you want to spend to make it "eye candy".

Me personally -- I would get it to the point it looks good from 30 feet away or driving by at 30 miles per hour.

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Snowey

09-11-2004 21:02:43




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 Re: New vs Old or Used in reply to Peanut, 09-08-2004 09:11:17  
Peanut My 2135 Massey Ferguson will sure look nice at 30 MPH but it never see that speed you see it only greared to do 18 MPH in 6 gear that top gear top speed . I think off a big hill Mexico over drive may get to 25 MPH never 30 MPH . Snowey



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