Tom, i have been following this all day and did a little research. I do know the jones act for rivermen. If you need my services just give me a ring. I would be more than happy to assist you in this matter.
If all post statements are correct and I could contact R.J. on your behalf i will be able to pull all of them from both sides.
It do not look like Mr. Bart has a leg to stand on. No one picture alone stands for a sell, statements made about a sell do.
In fact if everything is correct Mr. Bart could owe you for your troubles and on the Chevy.
The only misleading thing I have found is to be from Mr. Bart.
The tractor was his at the time for repairs to be made after he accepted the trade, your ad has nothing said that it is not your tractor just what your tractor had. His ad did say it was street legal with or without the running drivetrain it should be as he says.
Give me a call or run over.