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Message: <blockquote data-quote="vinito" data-source="post: 95940" data-attributes="member: 12954">That's about where mine is at too. Previous owner(s) beat it to death and several really badly done repairs just look awful, plus the pivot holes are still worn ovals and have a lot of play. So I'm building a whole new replacement, but fortunately it doesn't absolutely have to be done before I can use it after my machine rebuild. In other words, I can still use my buckets and auger for a time while I'm building the new front mount unit.I'm glad I can make it myself though. Hiring out that fabrication sounds pretty expensive. The steel will cost between free and still less than $75 depending on how much I already have on hand. You just need to find a welder buddy or pick one up and learn to weld yourself. It's not difficult - it just takes a welding machine and a bit of practice to figure it out. Plus the cutting, drilling etc. it will need. All these kinds of abilities come in handy if you have machinery, and nothing says you have to be a "master", it can be done fairly well with just basic skills and planning.</blockquote>