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My opinion - if the LR is pretty cheap, save it from the weeds, and find a dedicated LR expert/restorer to take it off your hands for cost. If you're not familiar with LRs, you have a steep learning curve, best to find someone familiar with them. IMHO.
Sounds like a deal to me. There are plenty of parts sources, and even NOS engines in the crate can be found, if it turns out the motor is bad. $800 is a steal, it would be a shame to miss out on this. Oh, and....
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I'm tempted to put one on my deuce, maybe a smaller one though. I'd love to find a screamin' deal like you did, even the ChiCom crap sells for $50 and up!
I got the same test set. Never used it, but I know the manual is a gold mine of info. What I always wondered, though, is: The tester works great IF YOU KNOW THE TEST IS WORKING and CALIBRATED 100%. But what if it's not? How can you tell?
I guess worst case scenario, you can always use a...
Maybe he just likes a challenge, Bruce!
Keep us abreast of how this develops, I think the 813 version will be much more useful to you than a tractor. Also let me know if I can help out in any way - I'm not close, but I can be there in a few hours.
You will have so much fun with that flat-fender it ain't even funny. Despite 60 years of age, they are hard to beat off road, and you'll be itchin for an excuse to ride in it all the time!
Awesome job! If I were you, wrap some sisal rope around the bumper where the chain goes to prevent beating the paint off, it looks more original than rubber....
It's a shame really, there are piles of them out there, but the owners like them so much they won't consider selling them. There's at least one I know of here in town, but the guy is adamant: NO SALE.
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