Putting Old Hay Equipment Back to Work 

I've worn the skid shoes off a 1209. Corners are tough on them. All of ours had 3 shoes. The middle one is wider. I suggest you increase the spring tension so that the cutterbar floats much more. If the haybine has trouble cutting, especially a tangled mat, check the gap between the sections and guards. I have also run an old 66 baler with much less paint than yours. Be careful with that wad board. They are nearly impossible to find at a junkyard. Don't get it out of time, and be sure its drive chain is in good shape. A 66 will make a nice bale, just take you time cause they're low capacity.

I suggest you check on that floppy loose chain.

If you want to sell that baler let me know.