I've got this little 70 that I don't have time to mess with anymore. It comes with a 42" QA NF blade, 2-link tire chains, and a 38" deck.
The GOOD:
Starts REALLY easy, and runs very nice. THe whole tractor is pretty straight and clean for the most part. The hood is one of the best I've seen, with only a little bend in the front lip. It has never been welded. The dash is near perfect, with no rust or extra holes. Frame has not been cut. Entire electrical system works properly. This would be a REALLY easy restoration. If I'd have only had this when I was restoring my 100, I would have done this one instead. Engine is standard bore, never appears to have been rebuilt. The deck is solid, and seems to have good spindles and bearings, although I have not had it on the tractor. Belt covers, etc are all intact. I have the mule drive which isn't shown in the pictures.
The BAD:
Engine smokes on startup, most likely because of a couple of scratches I saw in the bore when I had the head off. PTO clutch works but the metal button in the center is pitted and will eat those little graphite buttons if you use the PTO clutch much. Lift lever is bent. The hardware to hold the grille screen on is missing, so that's why it's not installed. Center pulley on deck is a bit wobbly.
The UGLY:
Paint isn't original, and somebody drilled a 3/8" hole in the grille casting in the front. Someone also welded a lift bracket to the lift arm. The triangular part of the front blade is fabricated and not an original piece. As a result, the blade is hard to angle to the left.
This would make someone a great little restoration project. This tractor is 99% complete. Asking $375 or best REASONABLE offer, picked up in Rockford, Illinois. Email for more details, pictures, etc.
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