So...Got a question for you guys......I tend to overthink most things so I need some help here :laugh:
Intent....At the end of the day I want a working 2 bottom plow...something I can use to plow my garden and anything else I want to plow. Seriously, if Deere would have offered a new 2 bottom trailer type plow, I woulda ordered one this summer....
Problems...Because this is so old, wear parts for the bottoms are non existent. I've already been offered more for a few parts off the bottoms then I paid for the whole plow. I just gotta find some Super Chief frogs (Modern IH Plow bottoms that utilize the "disposable" parts) and they'll bolt right on. Pro = Replacement parts are no problem Con = it wouldnt be "correct"
Another thing is the wheels...I havent taken it apart yet, but I KNOW I need 2 new rims and the trip wheel is ??? as far as what I can do to it (mechanically it works perfect). Apparently the correct rims are hard to find and odd. SOOO...What I was thinking is cut off the existing spindles and weld on some modern spindles with modern 5 lug hubs...then its "cheap & easy" to get 2 new rims & tires. But at that point I need to convert it to hydraulic lift and it wouldnt be correct....
Other then plow my garden, In the future, I'd like to restore a tractor with my little man, so attending plow days would also be on the list.
What say you guys...go original factory or make it "new & modern"
Yeah Yeah, I know it would probably be easier to find a newer one...but newer ones are TOUGH to find in 2 bottom.