430w/76 blade

[430man]

I now am the proud owner of my Dad's JD430 crawler. He bought it new in 1960 and used it as our main farm tractor for years. It was painted all commercial yellow. Still starts like a charm but is showing her age. I plan to have iit painted this coming spring. Have adjusted the steering and track tension. It has a JD 76 blade on it that needs some serious under carriage work. Is there any used ones around or should I plan on taking this off and redoing it?? Thanks! Tim

[Lavoy]

Are you sure you have a 76 blade? A 76 blade would need to be modified to fit a 430. By modified, I mean with a torch and a welder, not a quick deal.
Not sure of whether you mean you need blade repair, or undercarraige repair.
Lavoy

[430man]

Thanks for the reply Lavoy,

Yes, it is a model 76 blade. I assume it was modified if it's not a standard fit for the 430. The under carriage is not square anymore to the blade. Can only use the one side of the blade for positioning the blade angle. The other side holes don't line up...and haven't for a long time.

What blade model(s) are options for the 430...and what's the odds of finding one?

[Lavoy]

Factory blades are #61, #62, and 602. Blades are getting hard to come by. I do know where there is a #62 blade for sale. If interested, let me know, and I will get you the number.
Lavoy

[Stan Disbrow]

Hi,

Ah! Someone else that has their dad's machine. I don't know about you, but for me that makes it something special.

Stan

[430man]

Yes, I am interested in the number for the blade. Never hurts to look!


Stan,
Yes it is special. I literally grew up on it discing, quake digging, baling etc. Just hope to get it painted in time for Dad to see it...

[Lavoy]

I just sent you a PM with the info.
lavoy

[JD430C]

430man, i know what u mean. i grew up on my dads 430 logging and landscaping. i managed to pry it away from him a few years ago for 5000. i plan to totaly restore it in a few years. but until then it makes a great snowmachine