Thanks for the reply madmike. I figured it wasn't cheap, but then again neither is a quality paint job. I have sandblasted a 102 Cub before and your right, it is labor intensive. I have a local shop near me that does do powder coating. I may have to contact them to see what they will charge, I may get a deal as I lined their sandblasting room with sheet metal for them. As Tractor Supply no longer carries the Valspar brand paint I will likely end up using a quality automotive paint with hardener and have a friend who paints cars for a living do it. I can only hope it comes out near as nice as yours. Even with your investment in the powder coating you are much better off than buying a new one. I guess you already know that though. Thank-you again for all the pictures, your restoration is inspiring me to re-do mine as it wasn't up to my standards as I bought it. At least I have a solid tractor to start with and it is mostly complete except for some small details. Nice to hear your neighbor is smart too, he doesn't want a piece of that Cub! 
Best of luck on your new tractor as well Mike, let us know how it pans out.
CaptMax
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CC 1964 Model 70 Serial# 78905
Creeper gears, Round fenders, Spring assist.
CC 1965 Model 102 Serial# 127109
Creeper gears, 3 point, Carlisle AG's, headlights, and a cigarette lighter.
42" Blade, Brinley plow, 42" mower deck, 1A tiller, QA36 snow thrower
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