Thinking of Selling

OK, may as well have some fun with this. I figured sence it is supposed to be nice this weekend, and I have short days at work this week, I will prep Red for the sale. Unlike a Epay or Crags list, I will put Red on Consignment at a local lot, that is next to the highway. Being Red, should catch eyes of passer by's. The Lot provides some advantages.
1. I won't have strangers coming to the house.
2. I won't become someones mechnic being a 3rd party sell.
3. This will Allows hands on...up close looks, and try outs.

Based on #3 I decided to do some cleaning and minor maintenance. New Air and Fuel filter, and a trip to the dollar car wash. Will bump the asking price up.... say 900.

I pulled the pans and hood to see how things held up after a couple seasions of mowing. I also looked under the engine tins to see if the spraying water in the running engine had any adverse affects. None that I can see.

I will need to replace a leaking valve cover gasket (I have several on hand).

After the car wash, it should look a lot better, including under the transaxle. I'll Give the muffler another coat of BBQ paint, and Clean and re paint under the deck, and sharpin the blades.

Also have a slow leak to fix in one of the back tires.

Should have everything back together and ready to go by Monday.



I'll post the progress, and results.

Some of you may have seen the orginal build, these pictures are after 2-1/2 years of cutting 2-3 acres (trouble free). Should clean up nicely. I was interested in seeing how things held up.

Slow Crawler said:

it looks like it held up pretty good, Larry. A little cleaning up and it will look new again. Sorry you are having to sell it, I know how hard it must be, you worked hard on it.
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Thanks Slow Crawler, the more I think about it, the less I am worried. Red has served me well, and by selling now would bring the most ROI, and provide needed funds to continue with BMP, and have some funds available to jump on the next deal.

Like I said, I plan on having fun with the sale.

The paint is regular rattle can enamual. I just kept it clean. Was thinking of touching it up, but I haven't found an area that needs touched up, just a good power wash and cleaning.

Last week I filled Red up and cut the yard 2.5 acres, I need to pull the gas tank so I am draining it. I am on my second 2.5 gallon can now.

Red sips gas.

edit: Sorry for the double post. Computer locked up and I clicked uploade twice>

The paint is regular rattle can enamual. I just kept it clean. Was thinking of touching it up, but I haven't found an area that needs touched up, just a good power wash and cleaning. I'll re paint the muffler though.

Last week I filled Red up and cut the yard 2.5 acres, I need to pull the gas tank so I am draining it. I am on my second 2.5 gallon can now.

Red sips gas.

Today's prep.... Probally could do a "How To" on deck cleaning.
Scraped the big stuff off using a painter tool, then wirebrushed.
Washed the Top and bottom with Simple green
Sharpened and re painted the blades.
re painted under the deck. No rust found.

Pulled the gas tank and rear plate and loaded up for a trip to the car wash.
All cleaned up..
Now to fix the minor stuff and put back together.

larrybl said:

I will need to replace a leaking valve cover gasket (I have several on hand).

After the car wash, it should look a lot better, including under the transaxle. I'll Give the muffler another coat of BBQ paint, and Clean and re paint under the deck, and sharpin the blades.

Also have a slow leak to fix in one of the back tires.

Should have everything back together and ready to go by Monday.



I'll post the progress, and results.

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Funny how we fix all the little things when we sell it, but avoid them when we own it LOL
I do the same.

CraftMan said:

That thing is showroom clean! Very nice tractor, someone will be lucky to have it.

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Thanks CraftMan, I "think" I am doing this for the following reasons.
1. Need the Money to Finish BMP and increase the Shop area.
2. The tear down was not necessary, but I was curious as to how well things heald up after a couple years of use.
a. and to do a good clean up and prep for next spring cutting, for the lucky buyer.
3. Personal pride. (probally the main reasion).

I talked with the consignment folks today, Not a problem there.......but. I think I;ll stop at a new small engine repair shop just a little futher down the road. If he will do consignment I would feel better with a person that knows what I have and may be able to hi-light it better.

ShelbyGT550 said:

Also how do you get the black plastic to shine?

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I use the same paint "Freds" enamual on all my projects. I'm sure there are other brands, but I tried Walmart, Krylon, and Majic. Krylon is good for the Silver and Plastic paints, but for the tins, I can't flaw Freds. Goes on smooth, Take your time and use 4 - 6 coats and no runs, High gloss, and very little fade even in the Texas sun.

$1.25 a can to boot.