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Read you last message this morning. I?m impressed that you guys are so interested in this kato-nokes swather. My plans for this is to get it to running order. I?m not big on paint anymore. I like to see these things the way I found them unless they are a total basket case. This is going to be some what a slow job as I?ve got other projects started but after a long look at it there?s nothing to it. Get everything loosened up, couple bearings to change, find a canvas and get the engine working. I think I?ll have to find a replacement engine as this one is stuck and in very bad shape. The best way to contact me is to just call my cell 320-333-9980. I can even send more pictures if need so. If and when I do get it going it might find it?s home at Albany pioneer days as I am a member there. If I find a good way to transport it I might go farther with it but it?s a pain to load and unload and it?s also over 12 feet wide. I would be honored to have you and some of your friends to come and look this over. Pictures never do justice as seeing it in real life. Hoping to hear from you. Here?s more pictures.

Battery box under gas tank with the rear part of steering.

Bottom of steering pedestal. Chain goes to the rear.

Platform lift, single acting cylinder on each side.

Sickle drive on rear center of platform. It?s hooked to a walking beam that goes to the center of the sickle.

I am near Albany (St. Rosa) & have a bunch of wis parts & can work on those engines. Maybe a good project for next winter?

Give me a call sometime and we can get together! Can?t be more then 10 miles apart!!

Morning John,

Thanks for the additional photos. I'm busy with family today. I noted your phone number and I'll call sometime probably later in the week. Much easier to cover lots of details over the phone.

Ron

So just where are you?

West of upsala about 1 3/4 mile. Almost to cedar lake!

3-4 miles south of the Rock Tavern.

Regarding transport and displaying at shows......one year I loaded my AC 66 with 2r cornhead and took it to the Rose City show....did not unload. Folks can see it just fine on the trailer. I did tow it to the AC show in Hutchinson- 45 miles, but warm bearings were an issue, so I built an outrigger on the trailer to haul it.

I also have some Wisconsin parts...engine block, carb, variable pulley, etc. Could donate that to your cause. email open

Your closer then I thought! For some reason I thought you were south of st Rosa. Hope to talk to you soon.

43311 co rd 35.