Been working on my older M(1949) and am starting to run out of time. The snow is only about 200 miles N of here and despite all ma clean livin I realize that soon the snow will hit the pavement and as I explain things to the wife something else will hit the proverbial you know what. It is expensive, time consuming, and frustrating to be a parts changer instead of a mechanic - I really admire you guys that can do from across the country what I can't do with a stack of manuals, every tool except for the one I need, and quite a bit of time to stare at the _____ thing.Anywho I came across another M that I glanced at quickly today and am meeting the guy there tomorrow. It looks to be in pretty good shape with most of the metal there and less rusted than my old un. All four tires are in good or better shape, drawbar is straight. He says it runs. On the downside is a 12 volt conversion that don't look kosher(resistors hose clamped here and there). There is no loader or other goodies. Can I pretty much assume that I can trade pieces back and forth between the 2 machines? Is there anyway to check the belly hydraulic unit with nothing for it to power? He wants $1,000 and it is close enuf to home fore hauling to not be a problem. Do y'all think I can buy myself some time now and try to get #1 M going in spring when the weather gets nicer or am I just going out of my way to pick up another parcel of problems that "seemed like a good idea at the time"? Sure would appreciate your thoughts. One last thing - the wife realizes the graveness of the situation and I might never get another opportunity to acquire another "toy" so easily. (especially after the messy massey affair - Don't Ask!!!!) Thanks!!
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