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timotab 
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 9:03am |
I've been looking for a project tractor for awhile and found this little guy. SN: WD198294 (55-56 WD45) Its missing the starter, generator, oil filter, snap coupler, plug wires, the gear shifter comes right out of the tower and the block is from a WD with brazed repairs on the left hand side. Both rear wheels are rust eaten, one really bad. It has a Schwartz wide front end with "custom" adapter plates to make it fit, 3 pth is the same way. Good news is the asking price. I would not want this to take forever to get running nor would I want to spend a fortune. I'm new to restoring tractors and really all I want is a decent looking worker not a parade quality piece. Using your calibrated eyes let me know what you would pay for it and what you would expect to spend getting it to run reliably.
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Matt MN
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 9:13am |
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I would say about the $400 range? looks pretty tough.
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timotab
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 9:21am |
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$400 is about what I was thinking. The motor has me a little worried. If the block is toast then thats another chunk of change.
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 10:03am |
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All ya got there is iron price. Anything worth money is either gone or bad. Youll have quite a bit of cash in tires, rims, and eng repairs, let alone the shifter, starter and genny and probably wiring. It is repairable a definate project. Good luck.
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 10:48am |
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Buy it for a pars tractor, part it out and sell the rest to China. There are LOTS of good running 45s out there for $800 that need a rim, tire , or manifold, etc. That one is pretty rough, but I see some part$$$$
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 11:00am |
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I have to agree, that is pretty rough for $400.00, I think you have a lot of work and money to go with that one. A good running but rough WD shouldn't be over $600-$800 depending on what part of the country you are in. A WD45 will run a little more. I don't think I could offer much more than $250.00 for that piece, may not get it bought, but it might.
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HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 11:11am |
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If this would be your first one I think you would get discouraged and have a real light wallet when done. Like everyone said there are better deals out there.
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 11:12am |
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Might have to pay $400 to save it from the junk man!!
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timotab
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 11:30am |
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Thanks for the opinions. I think you guys are probably right about this being more than I can chew. I'm really looking for something that runs or could run for under $1000 and I doubt this one would make it at that price point. It's tempting because its close and I've been looking for a CA, WD, or WD45.
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 11:51am |
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I can fix you up in the $800 to $1000 price range. Have 3 or 4 to choose from. Paxton, IL
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 12:45pm |
 John (C-IL) wrote:
I can fix you up in the $800 to $1000 price range. Have 3 or 4 to choose from. Paxton, IL |
Send me a PM with details.
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 3:08pm |
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John, if I didnt already have 8 45s and 3 WDs Id be interested!!!!!!
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 3:31pm |
skipwelte wrote:
John, if I didnt already have 8 45s and 3 WDs Id be interested!!!!!! |
I quit counting a long time ago and momma says it's time to start cashing in my retirement account. I've added a few since this picture was taken.
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 4:15pm |
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^^^ Thats a great pic right there!
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 7:45pm |
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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 8:20pm |
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i got a 1950 wd factory wide front that id sell for 2k. its a little over your budget but it is a good running tractor. needs a paint job little rust.
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wd with a freeman model 90 trip loader, wd45, 38 unstylled wc, b 10 garden tractor and 2-14 ac trip plow. grandpa has a 56 wd45. wd. allis chalmers snap coupler blade and 3 bottom snap coupler plow
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 6:03am |
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But John: If you sell the tractors, what will hold up the old barn? Dave.
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 7:05am |
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Tim I agree with Skip and Jay you would be better of payiny 1k for one that runs good and just needs cosmetics.
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 7:28am |
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What's that for frontaxle?? Is it from a Farmall or Oliver?
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---> Better by Design <---
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 7:40am |
Dutchboy Johan wrote:
What's that for frontaxle?? Is it from a Farmall or Oliver? |
Johan, it's a Swartz aftermarket conversion.
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 10:29am |
B26240 wrote:
Tim I agree with Skip and Jay you would be better of payiny 1k for one that runs good and just needs cosmetics. |
That's the plan now. Wish me happy hunting.
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 10:36am |
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Does the brick come with it?
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