TOTAL newbie novice needs advice...

They were a great tractor back then. Cosmetic parts will be hard to find. Most of the parts other than pulleys and belts are NLA through Simplicity. You could put a magnetron on the engine to eliminate the points. You could order belts through a Simplicity dealer but many today aren't familiar with these older machines. Whats worse is this was an Allis-only tractor with no direct Simplicity equivalent though the deck is the same as a late '60s Broadmoor would have had. These engines have adequate power but there are no good new repower options that fit without modifying the tractor. That is one of the better looking B-207's I've seen listed and if I was in WI I would have probably bought it already but the shipping would put me over what I want to spend on one. If I bought it, I'd put it in a corner and not use it, just show it, but I'm sure others will have a different opinion.

Yea I'm with you Chris I'd want to have that in the collection and not use it much

Edited by dynodave - 05 May 2017 at 1:10am

That machine is really, really clean.  I have one - definitely not as nice as this one, had to replace a coil on mine when I got it.  Was in the same family since new, had decent care, but certainly not as good of care as this one must have had.  I have it mainly as a collector piece, but mow with it once or twice a summer.  Mine does not have lights on it, and your lights look original.  I paid 275.00 for mine, but this one is much, much nicer, so would expect the price to be quite a bit higher.  Much simpler to work on than the newer ones. Just check to make sure the starter/generator actually is charging. Should show on the ammeter.

Thanks again fellas. The tractor was very nice and clean. It didn't want to cut very well as it has been sitting for 10+ years. Besides that, the frame knuckle in the middle is stuck. I would have given him the $460 (delivered) but I am too goddamned  fat to fit between the seat and steering wheel. It would have required modification of the seat mount to fit me so I passed. I didn't realize it was that small as it is the first one I've ever seen. The lights are original (as is the whole tractor) and I believe it will easily sell for $450. Someone is going to get a nice one.

Edited by dynodave - 07 May 2017 at 9:28pm

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AC720Man wrote: Dad on his 82nd birthday, it was 12 degrees that day when I gave it back to him. He had no idea I had done this. Restored in a little over a month.........what color yellow did you use ?

OUTSTANDING! It's perfect. You are a great Son.

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