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The guys that did it for me charge $100/hr, including all the supplies. They have a very large industrial air compressor (bigger then the tractor) and they do all of their blasting in a shed, probably about 60x60. They did the whole thing, 80+ parts and the tractor in 7 1/2 hrs, called me that same day. Arranged to have the flatbed truck meet me there after work. It worked out great, and these guys are farm boys, so they know the vital parts to stay away from. If you have a trailer, that's one less expense for you. My 1600 is 8' wide right now, but once I have the rear tires off I'll narrow it up. Otherwise I could've borrowed a car hauler to bring it in as there really isn't a whole lot of weight there right now. This really was the easiest way for me, as I have no blaster, no air compressor big enough, and I really don't even have a good shop. Unless it's 60-70 outside with mostly sunny skies. The engine was hot-tanked when it was at the engine shop, so all I have to do on that is get some rust converter where the paint chipped off over the years and it rusted pretty bad. If you would leave the engine in, make ABSOLUTELY SURE they stay away from such things as the timing cover(aluminum) and any places where sand could get in. Better to just leave the engine out. Donovan from Wisconsin
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