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Originally Posted by Peruvian
I love my old cubs but want to make sure I'm not going to drop more than they are 'worth'.
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Please understand that I am not here to smart you off or trying to make you look bad, just offering something to think about...
BTW Merk is exactly right, do it once and do it right (especially if you really do love your Cubs).
That said: If you can have your engine rebuilt for $600.00 or $700.00 and you rebuild your clutches, steering columns, replace hydro filters/fluid and fix whatever else is wrong or worn with/on your tractors, new tires, paint, however far you want to take it, you are still in them for much less than you would be in a new one for AND they will last for another 40 years, where-as your new ones will be scrapped out in a few years.
Bottom line. For the next 40 years, you will have two really great pieces of American history, that you can actually use on a daily basis. All the while your neighbors will be wasting money on new POS machines. Add the implements and attachments that fit your needs and you will be able to do things with your tractors that the neighbors would NEVER be able to do with theirs. OR you can go along with the other sheep and piss money away on cheaper and cheaper machines every few years.
The way I see it, it is well worth spending the money on an old one now rather than spending $2000.00 plus every few years for a new one.
But, if messing around with this kind of thing doesn't suit your lifestyle then you have to do what is best for you and your family.