Hmmmm..... I tell my wife that tractors are a good investment. It's not like spending money on golf or booze....right? AND of course, I can ALWAYS get my money back if I need to right? OKAY.... then make THIS math work.Nice, fairly straight Farmall '40 H $525
New manifold $125
Misc wires, ignition parts, plugs,etc $ 67
Belt pulley $ 25
Oil, filter, new antifreeze $ 40
Primer paint for odd pieces $ 20
PTO shield $ 25
Misc brgs for gov, h20 pump, etc $ 60
Carb kit $ 26
seat components, battery box, etc $250
New name plate for nose $ 15
New grill insert $ 20
Replacement for welded cast hub $ 15
Crank turned .020 under $135
Head rebuilt $260
Complete engine kit and new fenders,
gauges, valve train, decals, etc $1048
New sediment bowl $ 26
Misc nuts and bolts $ 10
New thermostat $ 24
Starting tank $ 10
Gasoline on parts trips $ 50
Misc Silicone, JB weld, odd items, $ 25
YET to be bought:
New tires and tubes
More primer
Paint
Hardener
Thinner Someone please add that up... I don't have the nerve..... AND WHEN MY WIFE ADDS THE ABOVE COLUMN: Projected attorney's fee's $10,000
half the value of my house $50,000
half my pension $40,000 annually and of course....half the value of the above tractor..... Yes Dear, it is a GOOD investment..... .
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