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Finally siding on one side...only 2.5 to go... Took a few days off to catch up on project before the metal blows again...

But don't you dare mention hair,makeup,nails,shoes,etc etc etc....

According to the sales brochure, the tractor is 90% Intranational parts. I added a few pictures of when my dad first started working on this tractor about 15 years ago and what it looks like right now. The tractor was bought by my grandfather from a sawmill in Virginia where him and my dad both worked.

Tripod drying

Here are some pics from the good old days lol

That's the best kind of siding to get free

Sheet metal is out there but it takes time and patience. The harder part is being prepared to take the financial plunge when the opportunity arises as you don't know when. My brother and I lucked out and found a great set of side curtains and the operator cowling. We were actually contemplating buying the side curtains just to put them in the barn, luckily we were able to purchase the O4 we had our eye on, then immediately bought them. Below is a picture of what we assembled. IIRC someone did reproduce the rear fenders and operator cowling. You may be able to search and find the old postings, I think on YT. Like previously stated, W4 fenders can be reworked into OS4 Fenders. You actually have a better chance at finding O4 sheet metal than OS4 as there were half as many OS4's manufactured. Ohh, if you didn't already know, you have a fairly rare set of outer rear wheel weights that are highly sought after. Last sets I knew of sold for $600.....each.

A new enterprise perhaps? Vintage Custom Baling LLC But: If you have to fab parts,layout and setup is most of the work and cost. And the second baler needs the same parts......?????

Just when I think I've seen it all -- a zip line for hay. Makes stacking small squares on a wagon behind the baler look like slothfulness.

I'm hoping this thread is still active I started my restortion 3 1/2 yrs ago on my 1976 Black Stripe 1066 and in the final reassembly my Serial # is 62044 and if I have did all my research correct there are only 4 more off the line after mine? Pretty cool I think I have pictures to upload when I get it all together and I have used this forum many times ..So thanks to everyone that has helped me even though I don't post much...Thanks..RED POWER FOREVER!