I bought this tractor from a farmer in Mercer, ND, in 1975 for winter snow removal.  It ran good, but the sheet metal was in bad shape, the steering was all bent and broke.  The two braces for the front axle were broke and welded crooked.  So before I had it painted I fixed the steering and cut the braces apart and rewelded them.  I also rebuilt the motor, getting new rings and bearings, and had the valves reground.

 

I've got another one of these that is awaiting some attention.