Here is my 42 B I am "fixing up". I wouldn't call it a restoration, because I am not being a stickler for originality. For example, I am using black face gauges (which came with the tractor), straight pipe, Wico X mag, things like that. I don't think it is cost effective to "restore" a common tractor like this. This is the same year B as my Grandpa had and my Dad grew up on. I am putting cast wheels on since that's what Grandpa's had (and my cut-offs had a hub busted clean out). I included some before pictures so you could see what I am starting with. I have all the mechanical stuff done. I bought the tractor with the carb in pieces, had to rebuild it. Also put in clutch disks and alot of gaskets. The guy I bought it from put rings in it. Right now I am working on sheet metal, which is not my favorite thing to do I still have to buy wheels, steering wheel, grille screens, and tires.

Looks like it is coming along nicely. That will be a good little tractor.

Nate,

that's my kind of project
looking great!!!!!

andy b.

Just an update on my tractor. I am just about done. I have all the sheet metal painted except the hood, and it should be done in the next day or so. I got the steering wheel and grille screens at the Eastern Two Cylinder show in Ohio. Got cast wheels (heavy suckers) from Wilson Farms in Ohio. New front tires and good used rear tires. One thing I have learned.....never wipe down a part with JD paint thinner then paint it with Dupont paint. Wasted 12 hours of work on the hood with that one

Nate

Finally done. Ready to show it off now.

Nate

looks great!!!!
is it running in the last two photos? it looks like the flywheel is moving.

andy b.

Andy,

Yep, it's running. It'll fire and run on the first crank with the choke on.

Nate

Great job.