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Gents, I can sense some tension in the air so I am here to dispel it. It is pretty easy going around here so I'm sure Ob1's comments were light hearted. There is more than one way to diagnose and solve a problem and what makes this site great is that we respect and value everyone's input...

I agree - very nice running diary of your progress. Keep up the good work. :D

Hello Bird, welcome to the site. We actually have a good set of articles that attempt to explain what gray market tractors are and how they came to be found in such large numbers outside of Japan... take a look here, but be warned, it is an extensive 5-part mini-series! :D...

The talking on OrangeTractorTalks is sufficient enough to warrant the appointment of our very own Ob1kubota to Moderator status. Myself and Vic appreciate the hard work and support that he gives helping others on the site by sharing his advice day after day at all hours and in great, extensive...

Welcome to the forums jk, and very nice reply as usual Ob1. To be clear, we deal in oranges big and small here. :D

bassman, welcome to the site and thank you for signing up! If you are interested in learning more about your L1-R Kubota, we have just such an article here: http://www.orangetractortalks.com/2009/01/the-l1-r-series-kubotas-reverse-tractors/

cocosan has had his/her ads removed and has been banned for bad behaviour!

Sure, so long as the discussion is civil and not a lengthy rant, I'm ok with it. :D

Hey Larry - the "1st year", "2nd year", etc are just related to how many posts each person has - a quick way of determining how active a person is posting is all.

That D8 would be fun around Vic's shop - complete and total overkill for anything he's got going on around his place, but might come in handy when we need to move a piece of equipment to the scrap pile! *cough* Vic's-rusted-out-Yanmar *cough* *cough*. I like the idea of the Kubota orange Honda...

Nice tip Ed! Thanks - sure is handy having a guy on the "inside" sharing some advice.

Great pics! Thank you for taking the time to post them up. Me and Vic have seen the same thing at other auctions too - nearly dead tractors getting bid up. Interesting to watch... I guess folks have a hard time trying to put a value on these things sometimes? That - and - it is an auction so I...

Snow - welcome to the site and thank you for posting. May I ask what your plans are for having a front diff lock?

Hello and welcome to the site Ed! Camrose? I spent a few years in Camrose maybe 20 years ago - driving through lately though, I tell you what - that place really has grown! Sounds like you've got some great experience under your belt there, and, with 6 or so years working at a Kubota dealership...

I agree - a very clean restoration. You've done that B7001 some justice! Hasn't looked that good since it rolled out to the rice field back in '76! :D

I think there's one guy around here - forgot who - that uses a pillow under his arse instead. :P Certainly a cheaper solution...

WOW! I'm amazed at your abilities! Strangely I've never wanted a forklift before until now. :D Hell, I know there's no use for it around here, but I still want one! You certainly have an eye for detail. Again, very impressed!

Nearly the same tractor. The ZL1802F is a 2WD model and the ZL1802DT means "dual traction" or 4WD model.

Sounds good - please do post pics. We love to see before + afters :D

Oops, forgot to mention. If you have not yet seen already, we have a lot of articles on paint and painting technique when it comes to restoring your Kubota. Take a look at these articles too if you have not already...