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    K161 block beyond repair

    Hi guys, I bought a basket case Original 61’. To my chagrin when pulled down it had already been bored .30. Who ever did the work looks to have broken a ring on install. Deep scores lead me to believe this block is toast. Ideas for a replacement are welcome. Seems 181’s are plentiful?
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    New here and new to Cub’s

    Yep, that’s what a previous owner tried to do with a MIG welder. I’ll clean it up and TIG weld it up nice.
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    Paint for a Original restoration.

    Thank you!
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    Paint for a Original restoration.

    Please do correct my thinking. I’m not a painter by trade and do not possess the gear to spray modern auto paints without killing myself. What would you use?
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    New here and new to Cub’s

    I meant lower frame mounts....
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    New here and new to Cub’s

    Really nothing but a pile of parts to photograph at this point. After a once over, I’ll need to repair the upper rear frame mounts which were cracked and shoddily repaired. I assume that is a weak point on these early models? Thanks for the welcome!
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    Paint for a Original restoration.

    I’m sure this topic comes up a lot. I’m going to restore a 1961 and want to know what folks use for paint. Both rattle can and quarts. I use Rustoleum on my Wheel Horses. I use a HVLP Gun and reduce with acetone and add hardener. Is there a close match Rustoleum product for both the white and...
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    New here and new to Cub’s

    Hello, I bought a basket case 1961 Cub Cadet last evening. Serial #23268. At least I think it is a 1961.....anyway the gent I got it from tore it down and sandblasted just about everything. He primed most of it. Seems mostly complete and he bagged and tagged quite a bit of stuff. What I know...
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