Mower restoration

[glider]

Did some trading and picked this John Deere F935 diesel with ony 750 hours on it. This mower sat outside for who knows how long. It was in good working condition, just ugly. This was my winter project. let see them mowers.

 

[Scuderia-F1]

Nice resto!

 

[mikester]

Nice job. That JD looks brand new ! I restored a 112 and a 316 for my own use over the years but I cant find the pictures. Im pissed that I cant find them, they looked good and I'd like to post them.

 

[58Yeoman]

Good job on the resto. We have the smaller gas version, F725 I think, at work. I'd like to get one for home, but I saw one the other day on CL for $3000, and that's too much for my small yard. I've always liked the articulated early Bolens, or the rear steer front mower machines.

 

[Kevin54]

Wow!!!! Great job on the resto. I need to find the pics of my JD318. Yours looks like a new one. I can imagine what you have in it though. JD items cost a little chunk-o-change to replace. I had a few hundred in mine in parts. Seat, decals, etc. add up real fast

Have you got to use it yet or just waiting? I think mine is coming out this weekend either to roll, mow, or both. Supposed to hit 80 on Sunday. WhooHoo!!!!!!!

 

[charger891]

amazing what a little elbow grease and paint can do to a ugly mower, Looks like new!!

 

[Cougar]

Wow is that the same mower?
Great job on the restoration.
We have the F525, nice mower.
But it could use some work, how much do you charge.

 

[tdkkart]

Paint or powder coat??

 

[Call me the Breeze]

you did a great job on it... almost a shame to get it dirty!

 

[glider]

It was all sandblasted and John Deere paint from the dealer. Cheap paint.

 

[justanengineer]

Very nice. Ive been looking for one of those cheap for years to do exactly as you did. Those are very nice mowers, hope you enjoy it and feel proud.

 

[bgoodwin]

Wow! Great job. It's hard to believe that is the same mower as the before shots it looks new. I don't see a cup holder, where does your beer go?

 

[weegaz22]

It was all sandblasted and John Deere paint from the dealer. Cheap paint.

I bet the rest of it wasnt cheap though, new seat, tyres, roll over hoop etc, and thats just the stuff i can see

 

[MN_Pete]

Nice work - the decals make the difference! Is that a 68 Firebird hiding in the garage?

Pete
'67 Firebird 400 coupe

 

[glider]

Yes I kept shelling out more cash as I went. Previous owner bought seat to close the deal. Decals about $200, blasting $250, rollbar $100 (craigs list), primmer and paint $200, same tires dont match but good tread. Started with $1500 in it and ended up under $3000 but not by much. Yes a 68 firebird. Thanks for all great comments, Keith.

 

[A_Pmech]

Nice work!

Those things are out the *** expensive new. I've heard $20k+ batted around for a new one.

 

[c_mccann]

Awesome! You have alot of hours in that resto- it shows. Isn't it amazing how some let their equipment go like that??

 

[jamesemery728]

WOW, that is a thing of beauty. Great Job. I hope you are going to store that baby indoors.

 

[prowler777]

nice mower.i like stamped decks,they give a really nice cut.be careful though,a 72" can scalp pretty easy.be careful with the gearbox on top of the deck.if you hit anything with the blades that might be the weak point in the system,kinda like walker mowers.

nice job on the resto.

 

[Showboy]

Yes I kept shelling out more cash as I went. Previous owner bought seat to close the deal. Decals about $200, blasting $250, rollbar $100 (craigs list), primmer and paint $200, same tires dont match but good tread. Started with $1500 in it and ended up under $3000 but not by much. Yes a 68 firebird. Thanks for all great comments, Keith.

Now that's one sweeeeet ride!!!