Thank you all for the information, it's very, very helpful.
Dealers aren't really a problem around here as I'm somewhat central to a number of metro areas. Mostly worried about being able to actually get parts for a long time, probably mostly on line.
I did look at all of the machines recommended including the ACs, JDs, MFs, etc. Doesn't look like I can go too wrong as far as performance goes, but is there really decent parity regarding parts availability?
Prices seem to be more or less in the same ballpark for the same performance across the brands, but surprisingly don't find many JDs out there, I wonder why? I could throw a ball and hit an 8N (literally, neighbor has a rust-bucket sitting in front of his workshop, actually uses a 5000.) 3000s are very common and 4000s there's, I think, two that I can get my hands on reasonably (the 65?-74 model (3 cyl), not the earlier 801 based).
So I guess last question I have is what do you think the best way of finding them is? I've been doing mostly craigslist, not really interested in buying from dealer and trying to stay somewhat local (at least this side of Texas). Craigslist will probably get me there but if you guys have any secrets you're willing to share I'd be grateful.
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