(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Hardest part of restoring a tractor

Depends on if your doing a true restore as in bring it back to what it was the day it rolled out of the factory or if you just putting a paint job on which is not a restore.

A true restore one has to take it apart to every last part clean it up and bring it back to factory spec. or better so time cost and cost
 
That depends on your definition of "restore" I prefer to refurbish them. Just fix what need fixing,
modifying some features to suit my needs, and give them a new coat of paint.I prefer function and
appearance over originality. If you enjoy the process, it is not work---------Loren
 
Cleanup and stopping leaks.
The clean up to look nice even
for an average paint job is
many many hours. And getting
all the leaks stopped on an
old tractor only lasts til you
move it.
 
Who knew there could be so many right answers to one question. LOL I'll add one more - finding a place to tear it apart as I don't have a shop I can pull it into.
 
I would say finding a broken casting, something critical and impossible to repair or find after you are already $$$$$$$$ in the hole.

Or loosing something, breaking something, doing something really stupid, causing major delay and costing more money!
 
2 things: The time when you run into another 'problem' and then wonder why you started in the first place. And staying focused enough to get
done.

The third thing that one time was when Mother told me I wasted my money on it. But it did make me determined to finish it.
 
I'd say finding the money to do it was first. Then unless you completely dismantle the tractor and re-do everything you end up getting done only to find out it needs more work. I restored mine only to find out the hydraulics needed a complete overhaul.
 
Finishing the previous project that is taking up the space and time when you find the next project.. If the shop is empty and there isn't a line of projects outside look again I must have moved...
 
Tearing it down and sandbalating. Once I see a few painted parts and starts going back together, I start getting
more enthused and excited.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

tomstractorsandtoys
Big shop project
Replies
3
Views
1K
J.Wondergem
J.Wondergem
C
Farmall Radiator
Replies
16
Views
670
kb46852
kb46852
A
1958 John Deere 320s
Replies
7
Views
520
DoubleO7
DoubleO7
K
3010 Frame Part
2 3
Replies
41
Views
979
kinglouie
K
A
International 424
Replies
2
Views
198
wore out
wore out
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top