Today I inspected an AC 7000, offered for sale at a nearby "used tractor and implement dealer"The tractor was discribed as runs well, good rubber, and "looks tough". I didn't hear it run or get to operate it, but the dealer says it runs well and that the trannsmission, hydraulics. pto, all work, Assuming that they really do work as discribed and are not immediate candidates for rebuilding in a shop, the rest of the tractor is a bit worse. The right side (hood) sheet metal is missing and the cowling/
nose cone has a sizeable dent in it. The top/ center hood sheet metal has some warped places and "dimples". Other pieces, those around the dash are bent somewhat also. The exhaust system, AFTER the turbocharger itself, is missing. No bracket, no elbow, no muffler. The engine, in addition to being painted black, is coated with oil and grease, but there is a full crankcase with no water in it. The cab looks "lived in" to say the least, with little remaing of upholstery. There is a nice gaping hole where the 8-track deck probably was originally found and the heater and A/C controls look to be inoperative. There IS a compressor for the A/C but no drive belt, so I suppose it needs work too! There's no toplink, and while the tread and condition of the tires appears OK, two tires are a little bit soft===not flat, but not fully inflated either. If this tractor runs ok and it's problems are all "cosmetic" (questionable I suppose on a tractor this abused looking), would this one be a good choice for a "project" or might it be better left alone? I HAVE rebuilt several other tractors and yes, I'm aware of likely potential problems AND the cost to repair/rebuild/replace!
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