2018 was the year to tackle a couple of our more ambitious projects. We decided to truly customize one of our builds. The project began with a tired JD 430 diesel garden tractor. After taking it down to the running chassis the build began. The exhaust was rerouted and gas tank moved from under the seat to its proper place at the front of the tractor. The front axle was completely rebuilt as was the drawbar. Three point hitch and quick attach were added. Fenders are propped up to find a height that seems suitable. Like always, we try to go for “the look” we had envisioned at the start of the project. We try to do as much metal work as we can, but are open to using OEM parts, recycled parts that we cut down, or if we are lacking the needed equipment in our shop we will turn to a local welding shop to help with fabrication of specific pieces. We have been known to raid the kitchen cupboard for a unique shaped piece if all else fails. Liberties with choice of seat, paint, decals, and others were taken. Body work and paint all done in-house.