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Mower decks (was: RE: (ET) POR-15)
David Roden wrote:
> The last time I reworked my E15 mower deck, like you, I
> wanted to have the
> bottom coated with truck bedliner material. Not the rubbery
> DIY stuff you can
> buy at K-Mart, but the real epoxy-based material that the
> franchise dealers
> apply.
Hi All,
Being fairly new to this ET stuff, I was a bit distressed when I removed my
mid-mounted deck and scraped some of the dried-on grass goo off. Darned if
there wasn't a fair amount of rust under there. So I have another little
job to do before mowing this year.
Remember the discussions about what we'd do for parts when Bill Gunn
retired? I'm thinking once more that a fiberglass deck would be a Good
Thing. I seem to remember that the bare deck stamping is the same for all
large frame tractors. I could take a mold from one and add exterior metal
reinforcement where needed, and attachment points for front- and mid-mount.
Hmmm, maybe I could even make just one deck that's convertible into either
front or mid.
Anyway, I'm seriously considering doing this. How many decks were there?
I
think I'd have to make it accommodate both the large and small diameter
motors. Any other permutations? Most importantly, how much would a well
made, durable, rust-free replacement deck (without motors) be worth to
ETers? Kinda determines whether it's worth my time. For example, how much
did Bill get for a new one? How much does a good used one go for? Or is
the availability of used decks good enough for now?
Chris