New to this Board, not to CC. Any other California Cubs out there?

[Sugarmaker]

Originally Posted by Bob95065

I made a list of what I need to get this tractor running right:

• Mule drive adjustment lever that attaches to the right pulley $30
• Lower grill screen $20
• Headlight panel complete with screen, bulbs, grommets, emblem and mounting screws $100
• Muffler $40
• Front hood casting that the hinge bolts to $80
Front rim $20
(4) wheel bearings $25
Axle play??? $40
Spindle play??? $50
ISO mounts $50
• Fuel tank (I may only need the valve and grommet – I have to measure it)
• Air filter complete with engine half including three mounting screws, cover including rubber seal and rubber hose that goes to the blower housing $100
Steering column $80
• Brake safety switch arm $20
• Front and rear rag joints $40
Cooling fan $30
Self-aligning ball bushing on hydro end of driveshaft $30
• Choke cable (looking for one with a black handle that isn’t faded) $15
• Throttle cable (looking for one with a black handle that isn’t faded) $20
• Hydro lever compete with black end (not faded, decent chrome) $40
• Hydro speed stop $50
• Fiberglass dash and tin $60
• Hydraulic lift lever complete with linkage to valve (looking for one with good chrome and plastic) $ 60
• Key switch $40
• Headlight switch $30
• Tractor wiring harness $120
• Seat $100
• Battery hold-down, complete (2 if you have them) $15
• Tail lights, complete $60
• Brake pads, both sides $ 40

All 4 tires (non hold air,all dry-rotted and cracked) $500


This doesn't include going through the engine. $800

All my wife wants to know is how much it will cost.

Bob,
Welcome to OCC!
What if you told her $3000 and you kept good records and it only cost you $2300 would she be pleased
I put numbers (guestimates) next to each item on your list, Some may be higher or lower, I did not add them up. You will find twice as many items once you get into it. Lots of little things get worn. Trust me. But I am in no way trying to discourage you! These are great projects and make great tractors when complete.
That's my guess after having bee through one of these projects. Still better than buying one of the throw away units at the big box store and your grand kids will be able to use it.
Regards,
Chris