Carsonc18 4 #1 Posted February 28, 2014 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,408 #2 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) A few more details would help. Is it original paint or has it been restored? How does it run? Is there anything major wrong with it? Do you need to know value for insurance purposes or are you trying to sell it? I just purchased one a few months ago for $125.00, but yours is much better appearance wise than mine. How about posting a few more pictures from various angles, and tell us more about it. Edited February 28, 2014 by rmaynard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #3 Posted February 28, 2014 I have repainted it yes. Everything is original except the alternator and belts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have repainted it yes. Everything is original except the alternator and belts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It runs perfectly and I'm really considering selling it but also curious about the value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #4 Posted February 28, 2014 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have the side plate that goes over the belt there just didn't have it on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #5 Posted February 28, 2014 My take based on your few words above: If you repainted it well, (disassembled everything) it will be worth more to you than it will be to any buyer. If you painted in place (judging by the over spray on the tires, you did) with a rattle can, probably $100-300 depending on the area and buyer and closer inspection. But I am far from an expert in older models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #6 Posted February 28, 2014 I disassembled the entire thing. But I just didn't take the tired of ha. I should have but I wanted too have it done. But thank you for input Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I disassembled the entire thing. But I just didn't take the tired of ha. I should have but I wanted too have it done. But thank you for input Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #7 Posted February 28, 2014 I can understand that, they are a pain if you don't have the tools to remove and replace them yourself. Personally i think the rest of the paint job looks fantastic, just needs a tire scrubbing. I think the time, blood sweat and tears is more valuable than what you will get out of it, but as far as selling price for a better done restoration, I will have to defer to the more experienced. What I do know is that basically it varies WILDLY depending on a lot of factors and i think a little dumb luck. But I hope you keep it, enjoy it and stick around a while! Welcome to RedSquare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #8 Posted February 28, 2014 Ok thanks for talking! I'll most likely keep it for a while. But thanks for taking the time too talk! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ok thanks for talking! I'll most likely keep it for a while. But thanks for taking the time too talk! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #9 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Looks nice... spray gun, or rattle can paint job on it? Edited February 28, 2014 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #10 Posted February 28, 2014 As stated, clean the tires up. A new seat would help the value but its also more money invested. Its funny, we put our blood sweat and tears into these things and sometimes It can be a struggle to sell them for more than the original purchase price, before they are refurbed or restored. If you had the tractor at a tractor show where there are guys walking around with money in their pockets and a pickup or trailer handy, (such as the BIG SHOW) you MIGHT get 400.00. JMO of course. Overall it does look pretty nice. I have an original 657 with a 6hp Kohler yank start in my fleet that I've considered doing an all out restore on, but then again she don't look too bad in her work clothes and what would I use to haul fire wood that I don't mind getting scuffed up or leaving outside? Personally I love the little short frames of this vintage, they kinda remind me of a bad azz Gremlin or an early Vega with a V-8 under the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 664 #11 Posted February 28, 2014 Personally I love the little short frames of this vintage, they kinda remind me of a bad azz Gremlin or an early Vega with a V-8 under the hood. Ken, I wouldn't mind havin' me a Gremlin X with a 360 hiding under the hood either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #12 Posted February 28, 2014 I've been wanting too put a seat on but I want a period correct seat and I look and people have tons of different seats on theirs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #13 Posted February 28, 2014 I think that is the correct vintage (60's?). One of our members on here sells replica seat covers to keep the original look. Check him out under the "vendors" section of the main forum. I think its "Wheelhorse of Michigan" or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #14 Posted February 28, 2014 Good looking Do you have a mower deck with it or any other attachments?? If you do the $$$ will go up as well. As it sits I would think $300 range depending on the buyer more if ya got goodies with it Also WELCOME TO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #15 Posted February 28, 2014 I can't add much to what everyone else said, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #16 Posted February 28, 2014 Yes, I have the mower deck for it also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #17 Posted February 28, 2014 I've been wanting too put a seat on but I want a period correct seat and I look and people have tons of different seats on theirs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,683 #18 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) If it runs as good as it looks...I would say you are in the $400 range for sure. I happen to have an 857, and it is my favorite horse. Hope you keep it and enjoy it. BTW...Welcome to Red Square. Edited February 28, 2014 by stevasaurus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #19 Posted February 28, 2014 Hey do you guys know anywhere I could find the dash plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey do you guys know anywhere I could find the dash plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #20 Posted March 1, 2014 funny how it works,when we sell we want a lot and when we buy we don't want to spend much,nice lookin old square hood by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,408 #21 Posted March 1, 2014 Hey do you guys know anywhere I could find the dash plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey do you guys know anywhere I could find the dash plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk www.redoyourhorse.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #22 Posted March 1, 2014 Hey do you guys know anywhere I could find the dash plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey do you guys know anywhere I could find the dash plate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk that is a decal over the original dash plate. If you want one you can get ir from Redo your horse Just click the link in my signature! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsonc18 4 #23 Posted March 1, 2014 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #24 Posted March 1, 2014 They go for way more here in il I bought one for 350 charging system didn't work still don't a crappy repaint ran like crap rusted out batt box Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #25 Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Nice looking 857. That was the first WH I restored. Generally we have more $ in our machines than we can get back. If you're thinking of selling it I would definitely clean up the tires. Not too sure that you would need to replace the seat but they do finish them off. Check my seats out in the vendor section or PM me. Edited March 8, 2014 by Fun Engineer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
