I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting to see under that bed liner lol. That Gator looks pretty simple to work on, should be a good little machine.
Interesting project. I have a 2004 Gator that needs some TLC. I would be interested to get an idea as far as the cost for the whole project. Looking forward to Part 2, and I subscribed.
Welcome to the family! I already published all the videos in the series, so you should be able to find them if you look under channel videos. I have not added up all of the receipts yet, but I think I am around $800 for all of the repairs.
@@dehavenfamilyfarm That's really not bad to basically restore the Gator that you have. I may do nearly the same to mine this summer (mostly cosmetic). Our Gator is pretty much a "work horse" on our property (35 acres in North Florida). It has served us well but could use a little bit of TLC. It's my wife's favorite machine to use over some of the newer machines that we have. I did watch the rest of the series. You did a fantastic job! Whoever buys it from you is going to get a great machine.
I got 2 of those and they are beat up pretty good, one needs an engine and the kawasaki engine is no good, I am thinking about putting a Harbor Freight preditor 420 in it.
Great video I enjoyed watching the start of the process. 2 questions please. What is a serial number break you mentioned? Also why is it a she? Can't wait for part 2!
The serial number is how most dealers like to look up parts. Different sets of serial numbers, or different years of machines, may take slightly different parts- kind of hard to explain lol
@@dehavenfamilyfarm The answer for the second question is that sometimes fixing older equipment can be a Bi***. After ya get it fixed it become a Ba*****, just trying to keep it up. Just my observation.
Great video, headed to the second one now!
There’s a little rust, but nice to see that it is so little! A few minutes with a wire wheel, some primer and paint and it’ll be good as new. 👍
I was worried when you said yours was pretty rusty, so it was a relief to see this one wasn't too bad!
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting to see under that bed liner lol. That Gator looks pretty simple to work on, should be a good little machine.
They are simple, for sure. I almost ended the video right as I was taking out the bedliner, but thought that would be mean 😂😂
DeHaven Family Farm hahah that would definitely have been mean 😂
I cant wait to see how you touch up the box. I got a feeling it is going to look showroom condition. I think you should rinoline the bed.
I hope it turns out nice, but I am re-using the plastic bedliner because I spent too much on other stuff lol
nitrous kit in part 2? !!! them are great machines for the farm and well worth fixing up.
I think the tires would fly off if I put nitrous on it lol
Interesting project. I've never been around a Gator, not many showed up in my neighborhood for some reason.
Thanks! They are great little machines.
Nice video!
Thank you!!
Can you put a link of where you got your stickers?
How do you fix squeaky brakes?
Can you please post a video how to install the rods in tail gate!!!
Where did you get the sticker kit?
Ordered it through my local JD dealer.
Dang, I'm first 😁
Looking good Chris!!
Thanks Ed!!
Where did you get the Deere parts?
Interesting project. I have a 2004 Gator that needs some TLC. I would be interested to get an idea as far as the cost for the whole project. Looking forward to Part 2, and I subscribed.
Welcome to the family! I already published all the videos in the series, so you should be able to find them if you look under channel videos. I have not added up all of the receipts yet, but I think I am around $800 for all of the repairs.
@@dehavenfamilyfarm That's really not bad to basically restore the Gator that you have. I may do nearly the same to mine this summer (mostly cosmetic). Our Gator is pretty much a "work horse" on our property (35 acres in North Florida). It has served us well but could use a little bit of TLC. It's my wife's favorite machine to use over some of the newer machines that we have.
I did watch the rest of the series. You did a fantastic job! Whoever buys it from you is going to get a great machine.
I got 2 of those and they are beat up pretty good, one needs an engine and the kawasaki engine is no good, I am thinking about putting a Harbor Freight preditor 420 in it.
What year is that gator...mine looks just like it..but even with the Wo#...the dealer does not know???
Thanks
The metal attachment that connects the seat to to the John Deere, what's it called? i am missing one off my Gator - 6:06 - 6:10
Where did you order the lenses. I have to replace them and I could not find them online. Great video, thanks!
Thanks! I ordered them from a Deere dealer. Just have your serial number handy- it makes it easier for the parts guys to look up what you need :)
How did you loosen the strut bolt to get fender off? Did you have to Jack up the front of the gator?
Yes I did, and then it came apart pretty easily 🙂
Great video I enjoyed watching the start of the process. 2 questions please. What is a serial number break you mentioned? Also why is it a she? Can't wait for part 2!
The serial number is how most dealers like to look up parts. Different sets of serial numbers, or different years of machines, may take slightly different parts- kind of hard to explain lol
@@dehavenfamilyfarm The answer for the second question is that sometimes fixing older equipment can be a Bi***. After ya get it fixed it become a Ba*****, just trying to keep it up. Just my observation.
Do you know what the part number for the spring is?
How much did the seats cost? I need a couple new ones. Thanks.
What year is your gator ?
ive had a problem with my Gator and not having traction in the front in there a way to put weight inside the front hood?
I'm not sure. I've honestly never had that issue. Maybe load the front tires or a heavy bumper?