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Greg, I am going to comment before reviewing the other posted responses. I am from southeastern Pennsylvania. It seems to me that is a little too much money. I would have expected for that kind of money you could have had all that done and have gotten the tractor painted also. Having said that I'll tell you a story that might put this in perspective. Our local 2 cylinder club restored a '41 B and raffled it off. They had $5000 in it AND ALL OF THE LABOR WAS FREE! The tractor was of course a work of art, but that gives you some idea of what you are dealing with when you take this up as a hobby. There is a perception out there, I think, that because these tractors are old that people will be willing to roll back the calendar and work on them for the same labor rate that was prevalent when the tractors were new. Parts are available, but they are not cheap. Even considering that though, I think you paid a little too much for what you had done. Around here, you can you could buy a tractor that is parade ready for $3000.
One other comment, from my observation, this is not something to get into if you also want to try and make money on your tractors. Usually, if you put $3000 into your tractor, you might find someone who will give you.....$3000 for it if you had to sell it quick.
Now I am going to look at the rest of the responses and see how other JD guys are seeing it.
You may have paid a little too much, but I am hoping you now have a tractor you can enjoy for many years. Good Luck!
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