Re: revive Dad's Ford 640? (long)

Posted by Trevor on August 13, 2003 at 09:46:26 from (198.208.223.35):

In Reply to: revive Dad's Ford 640? (long) posted by Paul (C-IL) on August 13, 2003 at 08:02:57:

I agree with the guys below. Get the tractor!!!

If your dad will give the tractor to you you are already $400 ahead of most of us.

As for "Do it Yourself" or Hire. I would suggest that you try it yourself. Niether myself or my father are mechanics nor did we have any clue how to do an engine overhaul. But my father has already done one on an Allis B and we are currently working on my Cockshutt 60. We have done all the disassembly (easy, just make good marks and take notes) have sent the head to be done and are going to overhaul the bottom ourselves. You will be surprised the help you are offered once you get into a project. I bet you won't be able to keep your inlaws away let alone have to ask for help. (don't be afraid to ask for help though, it can save time and money)

Now for "collectability", ta heck with it. You have something better ... a usable tractor with hydraulics and a 3 point hitch not to ment sentimental value. That 640 will be worth every bit as much as a collectable tractor when you get it running.

And don't set you sites to high (which it sounds as though you haven't). Tear it down, get it running, give it a coat of paint and enjoy USING your tractor.

Have fu and enjoy the time you spend with your brother (wish I had one) and you in laws.

Oh and get your wife involved too, get a good pair of rubber gloves (if she is that type of woman) and ask her for help. You never know she might love it.

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