Chris G 3,274 #1 Posted June 8, 2018 So about 3 weeks or so ago I purchased a whole bunch of parts tractors and miscellaneous wheel horse parts. Well after I got that stuff home. The people I bought stuff from called me about this b80. They said they found it in the barn and suspect it's been there since the early 80s when there grandfather's dealership closed. So I went over to check it out and they offered me to take it for free if I would fix there garden tractor in return. So I did and intended to just sell it. Well a guy called and came to supposedly purchase it. Well I think he kicked more tires then I was aware I had so to speak. So I ended up getting it running good and used it a couple times. Well I ended up loving the power with the 8 speed. So I went through it mechanically and changed up a few things. Now it's officially a member of my collection. Just got to add lights and give it a good wax job. I scrubbed it down good and power washed and it cleaned up nice. First 3 pics are before and the rest are what it is now. I'll post more pics when I get the rest done. 6 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,156 #2 Posted June 8, 2018 Chris, that thing looks fantastic. I really like it! Nice subtle changes that a non tractor person wouldn't even notice with the steps. Tell me about the seat, please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #3 Posted June 8, 2018 The seat actually came on a 702 I bought last year. I changed that one to a normal square pan. Since then I have tryes the seat on 2 or 3 other tractors and it didn't feel right. So I tryed it on this one and it feels perfect. But I'm not sure who actually made those seats. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #4 Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Nice use of cub cadet steps! You must have a cub or 2 as well! Tell us about the rear tires. I like the look and size. Randy Edited June 8, 2018 by RandyLittrell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #5 Posted June 8, 2018 I didn't know those were cub cadet steps actually. Those came on a rj I bought and i didn't like them on there. So I took them off and saved them. The tires are Deestone 16x6.50-8 on the front and the rears are Deestone 23x10.5-12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,721 #6 Posted June 9, 2018 Looks like the rear fender pan has been raised up a couple inches, better driver comfort for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #7 Posted June 9, 2018 The rear fenders are still bolted down to how it was factory I do believe, at least to the way it was when I got. But I did use some different springs for the seat. For the reasons of raising it a little and pushing the seat back a little as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
