WHNJ701 4,165 #1 Posted August 1, 2020 after tearing the commando 6 all done, and buying some odds and ends for the 68 sears suburban, then looking at my 57 bolens up on blocks, I realized this it, the last 3 of the project tractors. I started this a years ago I wanted to restore another car, but time, kids, work and available space, so the inlaws had an old porter cable garden tractor I decided to rebuild that, then i was hooked. I always wanted a panzer so I bought one, then saw another porter cable, next thing I knew I was doing a bunch of restorations and buying. I stopped buying at 12 tractors then took in 4 other orphan tractors, I decided that's enough. 16 is enough. after I finish these last 3, I am hoping to now have time just to enjoy running/showing them more. it's been a fun and educational ride, my first rule when I started was to learn and do everything myself. bodywork, paint, mechanical etc.. learned alot, spent alot 8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,074 #2 Posted August 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, jabelman said: after I finish these last 3, I am hoping to now have time just to enjoy running/showing them That could be hazardous to your health! After doing sixteen tractors your system will go completely out of wack if you don't inhale paint fumes and bust a knuckle or two from time to time. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #4 Posted August 1, 2020 Nice going Sir. Great way to learn a thousand new skills. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #5 Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I going to do an online/neighbor display once it cools off 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #6 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 5:59 PM, jabelman said: after tearing the commando 6 all done, and buying some odds and ends for the 68 sears suburban, then looking at my 57 bolens up on blocks, I realized this it, the last 3 of the project tractors. I started this a years ago I wanted to restore another car, but time, kids, work and available space, so the inlaws had an old porter cable garden tractor I decided to rebuild that, then i was hooked. I always wanted a panzer so I bought one, then saw another porter cable, next thing I knew I was doing a bunch of restorations and buying. I stopped buying at 12 tractors then took in 4 other orphan tractors, I decided that's enough. 16 is enough. after I finish these last 3, I am hoping to now have time just to enjoy running/showing them more. it's been a fun and educational ride, my first rule when I started was to learn and do everything myself. bodywork, paint, mechanical etc.. learned alot, spent alot I'm real good at the buying, it's the finishing I need to work at!! Randy 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #7 Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: I'm real good at the buying, it's the finishing I need to work at!! Randy I've gotten two in a month and I wasn't even shopping for any.... 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
