Dave's 1650 Project

[r.harrell]

I'm curious as to how much $$$$$ you have in the project at this point?

[CC1650Dave]

At this point, I have $300 in the initial purchase of the tractor, and about another $500 into parts, paint, etc. These are things that go directly into the tractor.

I've also spent about another $500 on tools and things I need to do the job. You can't count this stuff directly, because it's things like a welder and an air compressor that I was lacking, and can use for other jobs.

I'll post a complete accounting when the job's done. I'm keeping pretty good detail.

[CC1650Dave]

Stuff adds up quick, I tell ya. I didn't intend to put this much into it when I first bought it, but I kept figuring I may as well do this, this, and that while I'm at it, and next thing you know I'm doing a full breakdown / build up.

[_DX3_]

If I were to start piecing together the cost of everything needed to rebuild my 128 or anything else I would get depressed real quick. I figure the tools I will need anyway with other cubs, so I just count the parts for a particular tractor and feel better about it... LOL

[CC1650Dave]

Yeah, if you don't keep track of the records, you'd probably be better off...Because I'm sure if I were to estimate how much I've spent it'd be a lot lower.

Those $5 here, $10 here add up so fast it makes your head spin.

[thenrie]

I've found that if I keep all the receipts and keep a running total, when my wife asks, "How much have you spent on that $#%&@ tractor?" I can give her an honest answer...which is why I don't do it.

[Methos]

Originally Posted by thenrie

I've found that if I keep all the receipts and keep a running total, when my wife asks, "How much have you spent on that $#%&@ tractor?" I can give her an honest answer...which is why I don't do it.

Great point Tony!

[ACecil]

Originally Posted by thenrie

I've found that if I keep all the receipts and keep a running total, when my wife asks, "How much have you spent on that $#%&@ tractor?" I can give her an honest answer...which is why I don't do it.

Oh yeah!

[Sugarmaker]

Yea this portion of these projects really hits home. I did buy some new tools while working on this that I can use in other areas.
I think its good to provide some advice to others taking on a restoration project.
I have a couple Cubs that run good and I have not put more than several hundred dollars into, even including the initial purchas price. But if your going to take one all apart
repair,
refurbish,
relpace,
re-paint and
re assemble
rework and reassemble again,
(now you see where the "R" comes from in my thread)
then the cost can add up qucikly.
I will have a lot of dollars into it when the 147'R' is done. Hope the money holds out A real show tractor might be double what I have invested in mine.
I did not budget very well, just kept going one week at a time. Some of my other hobbies have provided funds to support this including maple syrup sales and honey sales too. Some comes from not buying food for a couple weeks
Dave keep up the good work!
Regards,
Chris

[scgtguy]

I'l tell you tho fella's .... it is easy to spend a couple thousand totally going thru one of these .... but the comforting thought for me is the fact that what you have now is something that most dont have , and a garden tractor that will out live , out perform whats sold today for close to half the cost .... not to mention there are worse ways to spend you money ! I belive that mine is probably the last garden tractor i'll ever have to buy .... guess thats why i'm looking for attachments to rebuild cheers to you Dave .... looking fwd to seeing your project move along.

Bryan