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Charlie175 
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 6:33am |
Trying to see what is so special about this B that it is commanding $2,000
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John (C-IL)
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 6:52am |
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well, it obviously has the latest Krylon paint job available. He said that it has been gone through from top to bottom and the clutch seems good. If it had been gone through from top to bottom he woould have installed at least a new clutch disc and would know with certainty the condition of the clutch. $2000 is a little high.
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Stan IL&TN
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 6:57am |
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I think he just done a super duper job painting those rims. I think there could be a bidding war.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:04am |
It is likely that he is trying to get some money back from what he did, and perhaps a little "pay" for his efforts. It is sad to say, but it is most likely that no B would ever recoup the time and materials cost of bringing it back to "near museum quality".
Exceptions to the B value rules would be the Waukesha B, Potato Special, Asparagus Special or one of the 260 IB's with the B serial number. They would be worth putting a lot of attention to.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:09am |
 GlenninPA wrote:
Exceptions to the B value rules would be the Waukesha B, Potato Special, Asparagus Special... |
I didn't see the Rattle Can Special in that list... ... is the seller bidding on his own item!?
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:19am |
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When I moved to my place in 1978 nice B's & C's were $1500-$2000. I ended up with a $650.00 WD. It had a loader,heat house,weights, & a 6' snow bucket. Why do people hesitate at buying a B with a Woods mower, that will last a lifetime (with a little care of course) but will think nothing at spending that much on a Lowes throwaway mower to mow their 3 acre lawn?...Harvey
Edited by Harvey/pa - 16 Sep 2010 at 7:21am
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:20am |
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Glenn, It has been meticulously gone through from top to bottom. That's why you see silver paint on the tires, no clamps on the air breather tube and a hose clamp on the shifter boot. I wonder why the brakes are in the locked position and aren't locked??
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:23am |
It is a rattle can overhaul, you can put 2K in a motor quick, maybe he is trying to re-coup some money spent. Not saying it is worth 2K, just trying to justify his price. Does look like it has decent rubber.
I do have a D14 I would consider selling, I would need 2 for it, not worth 2, motor and clutch are new, like I siad I would need 2 for it but it aint worth 2
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:24am |
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Maybe its the hard to find plow bail brackets that command a high price, or the the rare boob in the rear where the more common PTO would be. Cal in Ct.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:30am |
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Just took a look see at this tractor, and as we've all heard, everything is bigger & better in Texas! I will now apologize to our Texas Forum members as I've been around Fred too much and have learned to insult people, Sorry & Thanks...Harvey
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:32am |
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Harvey, it's because most folks are not skilled at fixing anything much less a 50 year old tractor even if that tractor is very simple. The fact that the vintage tractor has no warranty and the new mower has one. The box store can finance it also. Quality has little to do with it. They live pay check to pay check and can't scrape together enough for the ocasional repair to the old tractor. Their cost is fixed with financing plus no repairs because of the warranty. They don't look long term. It's also why lots of people buy new cars every 3-5 years. OK off the soap box now. I'm with you Harvey!
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:39am |
The arch of the front axel looks to be higher than normal. Could it be an asparagus?
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Charlie175
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 8:12am |
R Aiken wrote:
The arch of the front axel looks to be higher than normal. Could it be an asparagus?
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Good eye, didn't notice that
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 8:43am |
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Ive seen this tractor on ebay before. the brakes are in backwards
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 8:54am |
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Unless I missed it no one remarked about the all steel steering wheel. Rather than repairing the cracks just remove them. That idea has to be worth at least a grand.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 9:12am |
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Sounds like too much but without driving it who can really say it is too much. Obviously the front axle is not the standard B arched front axle. If it was closer than Corpus I would have to have a look see.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 10:52am |
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There was a B on Craigslist around Loveland, Colo for $4,500. It looked nice in the pictures but if I wanted to spend $4500, or even $2000 on an AC, it would be a bit newer.
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morton(pa)
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 10:55am |
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Not an asparagus B front end. Just looks like it's been really bent up. Doesn't have the high spindles that the asparagus B does.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 12:42pm |
Your correct on the front end assembly Morten. The tie rod has been given a steeper bend. That took some real talent to get it narrowed up and keep both sides even and the spindles straight. I get the idea that the seller wouldn't know what was correct and waht wasn't. Whoever did the work was most likely a hot rod builder or at least read a lot of material on building hot rods.
I first thought it was just a camera angle but looking thru the steering wheel you can tell it has been narrowed up in the front.
Looking thru the steering wheel you might also notice that a bushing was not replaced in the steering tube.
Edited by Dick L - 16 Sep 2010 at 12:46pm
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 2:34pm |
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I don't think the front wheel can turn any more than they are as the steering bracket will hit the arch.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 2:52pm |
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YOU GUYS are JEALOUS of his rattle can restore. Would you RATTLE CAN anything that would have any Sentimental Value to you!
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 3:28pm |
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How did he know that I liked my tires half silver and my tractor half there? That way it messes with your mind when you watch it move.
Edited by AllisChalmers37 - 16 Sep 2010 at 3:29pm
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 3:57pm |
Stan IL&TN wrote:
Harvey, it's because most folks are not skilled at fixing anything much less a 50 year old tractor even if that tractor is very simple. The fact that the vintage tractor has no warranty and the new mower has one. The box store can finance it also. Quality has little to do with it. They live pay check to pay check and can't scrape together enough for the ocasional repair to the old tractor. Their cost is fixed with financing plus no repairs because of the warranty. They don't look long term. It's also why lots of people buy new cars every 3-5 years. OK off the soap box now. I'm with you Harvey! |
Stan, I think we both forget that most people just don't "LOOK GOOD" on an old tractor. You can't impress the neighbors unless its a John Deere or Kubota, LOL...Harvey
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 6:26pm |
High price - Too High!! but after all it is a B.
Good Luck!
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 6:59pm |
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I like when he said completely restored, then listed all the excepts !!!! how many belts and hoses are on a B ? answer- too many to replace on a complete restore
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:26pm |
bigfish_Oh wrote:
I like when he said completely restored, then listed all the excepts !!!! how many belts and hoses are on a B ? answer- too many to replace on a complete restore |
You got to admit - the seller is a good pitch man.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:44pm |
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No lawn mowing with this unless you put foot peddles on the mower.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 7:54pm |
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i don`t know that much about
eBay but why would one bid 1000 and
then rebid 2000 on the same thing
wouldn`t that be biding against your
self
B:-) Dnoym
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 8:39pm |
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He must have two different personalities and both of them want that tractor.
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 9:14pm |
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With fresh paint Id ask myself whats wrong with it. Maybe to make a quick buck...
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