First Restorations!

[cjtrott 6]

Hi guys, I am new to the forum and was looking for some insight. I have recently stumbled upon two finds at the local dealership. I also work there, so it is a little bit of an unfair advantage. I bought a rough B-60 first, and then a complete 1056 in fair condition. I am trying to decide how far to go on these restorations. The 1056 I would like to keep as stock as I can, but the B-60 is so rough I think I will make it a more custom piece. If brought back to excellent condition, I thought of asking $800-900 for the B-60 and $1200-1500 on the 1056. We sell machines every day at work, but nothing typically this old. I also may have a difficult time finding the right buyer as I am located in Erie, PA. What do you guys think?

Thanks,

Chris

[AMC RULES 36,945]

:woohoo: Many moons ago, I grew up in Meadville. CJ.

[cjtrott 6]

My other half is from around there haha! I appreciate any and all insight you guys have!

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

My advice on the b60 would be to keep it original as possible because you don't see them very often By the way :WRS:

[cjtrott 6]

That is a good point! I was wondering what others thought! Both of them are just about ready to get prepped for paint, but that is a journey in itself. I am really hoping to get them done before spring... Anyone have an idea on value?

[Rollerman 290]

B-60's are an odd ball, but I wouldn't say rare.

I will say 1056 probably sold in bigger numbers than the B 60, but you don't see that many of them anymore.

Personally an early long frame with stirups & a generator/startor big block Kohler is just cool & should be preserved.

[Irv 115]

I don't think anyone's going to give you a value without seeing the finished product including how well it runs!

[can whlvr 991]

:WRS: dont forget that its hard to make money when you concider how much needs to go into a tractor,most of us do it for the love of the hobby,i have a fully restored c101,motor,tranny every apart and built as new,i could never recoupe my cash into it unalone account for my time,but its a great feeling to bring these fine machines back to life,i think the money is in parts,and even then your not gonna get rich,just make some extra cash and fun along the way

[cjtrott 6]

Thanks guys! Just to clarify, I am not looking to make a killing at this, but I would like to recover my costs as far as parts (I never expect to get my time back) and move on to the next. I really enjoy the hobby and have had others in the past. This is really exciting for me, and I enjoy making history live on! Thank you for the input!

[Ken B 3,116]

Lets just assume you do a masterful job on restoring both of these tractors. In my opinion your asking prices are a bit on the high end. With today's economy that is a bunch of money for a trinket. Restoring tractors and then selling them with the hope of getting your money back is a tough game. Forget about profits. It also comes down to subject matter. JMHO. Lots of luck though!

[JC 1965 1,528]

Hello and :WRS:

[buckeyebill440 0]

I'm not too far west of you...just across the line in Ohio. What shop do you work for?

[cjtrott 6]

Miller Brothers