My latest project (non-fox) August 24, 2009, 09:12:19 PM This is far from a fox body...but it is my latest project. I work as a JD salesman and scored this at work for $50! Its a 1973 John Deere 112. It has the 12 hp Kohler and gear drive transmission. So far I have about $200 in everything. I got the rear tires for free, bought a new steering wheel and seat, and the rest was just sanding and painting! Its been a cheap and fun project. I've always wanted one of these. The only thing left to do now is fix the hood. Its fiberglass and is cracked pretty bad. Should be a great opportunity to learn how to work on fiberglass...any tips? Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #1 – August 24, 2009, 09:15:31 PM and some more pics...I've had near as much fun tinkering with this as the T-bird...mainly because I have converted it from a clunker to a looker for CHEAP! Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #2 – August 24, 2009, 09:17:58 PM That's cool, someone really beat the out of that steering wheel, didn't they Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #3 – August 24, 2009, 09:23:28 PM Quote from: daminc;288121That's cool, someone really beat the out of that steering wheel, didn't theyThanks!Ummm yeah. I wish I knew how they bent that wheel. I had to take a torch to it to get the wheel off. It has been painted before (poorly) and I almost wonder if someone tried getting the wheel off then and bent it somehow. The steering shaft seems to be OK though! Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #4 – August 24, 2009, 09:26:14 PM Cool...looks as thow it will run for another 100yrs. :poke: Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #5 – August 25, 2009, 09:18:06 AM Yoiu know for a guy who used to work for Deeres its nice to see a little JD green on here. Nice work! Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #6 – August 25, 2009, 10:33:35 AM Fiberglass isn't all that hard to work with. I would use the Epoxy resin instead of the Polyester stuff as the epoxy is a lot easier to work with. You can pick up a little book on working with the stuff at your local West Marine store. One thing to remember, drill a hole at the ends of each crack. This will keep the crack from running after you make your repairs.Cool little project!Shiny Side Up!Bill Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #8 – August 25, 2009, 03:34:48 PM What no tire shine! Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #9 – August 25, 2009, 03:39:53 PM You know if you showed that off around here (We have 4 JD factories and 1 Engineering site in my immediate area) you'd have the old JD collectors around here just loving it. I'd say you got a hell of a deal on something you can turn around and sell to a JD collector. What do you plan to do with it? Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #10 – August 25, 2009, 03:43:06 PM You are doing great work!I used to have a 140 and it was a nice tractor. When the stock 14hp engine went out I put a 2 cly 18hp B&S in it. That gave it lots of power in tall grass. Have fun.TED Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #11 – August 25, 2009, 03:54:08 PM Thief! You stole my wheel covers! Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #13 – August 25, 2009, 06:34:49 PM Quote from: Kitz Kat;288210What no tire shine!lol. That will be the final thing I do...got to get the hood done 1st! Quote Selected
My latest project (non-fox) Reply #14 – August 25, 2009, 06:39:15 PM Quote from: 86XR7project;288211You know if you showed that off around here (We have 4 JD factories and 1 Engineering site in my immediate area) you'd have the old JD collectors around here just loving it. I'd say you got a hell of a deal on something you can turn around and sell to a JD collector. What do you plan to do with it?I thought about selling it...I could turn a mean profit! Right now I have around $300 in everything and could probably get $1200 at least. But, I will probably use this one to pull my lawn sweeper, lawn roller, etc. It does have a deck that is in good shape so when I relocate and get a bigger yard, I can always mow with it too.QuoteThief! You stole my wheel covers!lol...nabbed those babies for $20!! I think they look great on there (and on yours too). Quote Selected
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