im going to start restoring my 7100 next year, and would like to get advice from u. mine is a '79, i've had it since '88. it has been a GREAT little tractor for me. we call it mighty mouse. i mostly use it with the backhoe, which is incredibly powerful for tractor of this size. i dont know anything about the process , so if u have the time i'd like to here from u. thx steve virginia city nevada