129 restoration soon to start

[dlcollins]

this will be my first cub restoration, so I will more than likely be asking for info and help with it once I get going.

 

[digger]

David C.
Looks like you've got a good one to start with.

One thing when your posting pics, make sure and hit the Enter key after each pic so it doesn't make the page wide.

 

[jstertz]

David--looking good. If you read through some of the other restoration threads, you can get some good thoughts and ideas for your resto. Don't forget to keep the camera or camera phone handy. Lots of pics is a good thing--even if just for a reference of how to reassemble something! We certainly like pics here on the forum too! Also, read through the FAQ's on the top of the page and then jump to Charlie's FAQ's page. You'd be amazed how many of your questions will be answered there before even asking them. Get some ziploc bags and a sharpie. Those to items will do a lot to keep your fasteners and small parts organized. It is easy to think just throwing all those fasteners in a coffee can is sufficient and later just dig them out and put it together! Unless you have taken apart and put a bunch of these tractors together, good luck with that method. Enjoy the process, because sometimes the simplest things will kick your butt at first and have you scratching your head. However, if you stay the course before you know it you will have a better than new machine!!!

 

[dlcollins]

not much done to it this week other than take hood off, hinge is gonna need replaced on it.

 

[jbaker]

Looks like a later model 129 due to the brake style pto, even tho its missing the pto clutch basket

almost looks like its missing the hydro cooling fan also

 

[digger]

David C.
I guess you missed my post about hitting the dang ENTER key after every pic!

 

[jchamberlin]

David, your tractor looks to be in very good shape, considering. Definitely a good candidate for restoration, in my honest opinion.