John Deere 14SE Rescue and Restoration Project

Well everyone, picked up the 14SE I won at auction today. What a mess! Actually it will be worth it once I restore it. $73.00 for the entire machine. Not sure yet what repairs are going to run. I have not started it yet, but it does have oil in it which is a good sign and it is not leaking. No cracks in engine or mower deck, transmission is free both rear wheels turn and make the clicking sound of the gears moving freely in neutral. Here is a run down of the parts, work I'm going to need to do.

2 New Rear Wheels, both are shot, the left one is cracked and torn.
New Blade, the BBC does move I was able to turn it, but it might need to be replaced.
New BBC Cable, Throttle Cable, and Transmission Cable
New Starter rope or entirely new recoil
New plastic chute that attaches to deck to send grass into bag or side discharge, this was missing entirely and that made me mad because the entire transmission was covered in crap, but it appears to work
New oil filter and oil change
Grease rear wheels
Considering taking the battery and electric start off and turning it into a 14SB.
Speaking of 14SB: my 14SB is back together and ready to go but it needed a new recoil starter tooth, so they ordered one and will install it before it comes back. Either I will pick it up tomorrow or Monday.

Here are some pictures of the 14SE:

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