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As found in 2008 Got it home- Blind in one eye and a broken nose and water damage- Ta Daaaaa!- '74' C-120-

My first Tractor... 1067 400 "Burb

Before after

The fender pan and seat assembly just needed to be bolted on to 'stage' a picture but I've been so busy I just haven't done it....until I saw this thread and you guys shamed me into it. A good morning for it anyways as I'm in the day before prep for getting my other eye fixed tomorrow. I was given the 657 and a Frankenhorse that started out life as a 500 Special. Both needed a ton of work and a bunch of parts so I combined them to make one good machine. I remember seeing a 500 Special on Chandlers showroom floor back in 1968 and tried to talk my Dad into getting it but he didn't want a Tecky engine. I'm thinking he might have gone with this one. This: and this: Turned into this: I still have a few things to do like the fuel line, belt guard (already painted and ready) and kill switch so I'm close for the maiden voyage. Doc will be telling me to take it easy for a couple more weeks but I'd say that work is taking it easy.

1957 rj35

Emory's Christmas tractor. He was heartbroken that I didn't have room to bring it to the Big Show this year. Next year it's the first one loaded!

The before... and, the after...which was in essence, just a matter of discovering I could remove the layers of bad repaint jobs... to reveal most of the original paint that still survived underneath.

Great thread @ezeastside!!! There is an amazing love affair with these tractors. They are really a unique machine when you realize that in their inception and the first several decades, they were a family owned affair—the American Dream. As I have spent more time on this site, I have seen how much they mean to so many for a variety of reasons. It also seems like no one can own “Just One” for any length of time without purchasing another and another and another—Right @WHX20? Some have a long standing history with these tractors like @Lane Ranger and @travlindave and others, as we see weekly, have just bought their first one! To see the passion that you guys put in to restore, refurbish, modify, and patina these little red machines is really cool! I’ve already enjoyed this thread and hope that it continues to grow as more and more members find it and or finish projects...

My 701 I bought in PA last year. Cleaned, sanded, and cleared.

Here are a few of my projects. This is an early 90's 520 sitting in a shed I found an hour or so north of me. Also picked up a 60" deck with this one. These cleaned up nicely. Then I found a 520HC just up the road with a 2 stage blower. These also cleaned up. I have done many, many more but this is all I have good before and after pics for.,

A little fab project I picked up this week, this belongs to a Yukon Gear and Axle sales rep in the area, doing some prep for his next Colorado trip in a couple weeks... Should fund another Wheel Horse project!

Rebuilt an old K181 and replaced the Tecumseh H60 on 655. Rebuilt original diaphragm fuel pump also. Put a nos Nelson muffler on although not original I like the look and sound. Purrs like a kitten. Added some Harley rear bullet lights and nos tractor headlights. Not original but I like the way they look. Rebuilt starter generator and new regulator put on. New condenser and points.

Another GT-14 in the Herd. Not perfect, but it runs & drives. Doesn’t smoke. New carb & fuel pump. New tires. I have a super nice seat for it. We’ll see what becomes of this one.

DO NOT POUND ON THE HUB!!!!! If the lug bolts are not able to be removed you probably need more leverage. The key can't be removed first so don't even try. To remove the hub you will need to use a puller.

Before After

A close friend of mine was killed this morning at work. I don't have all the details but know enough to say please take a moment to look at what you are doing and think to yourself, "what if this were to happen or if that happened"? In the blink of an eye, things changed and now he is gone, leaving a wife and young son. Always second guess what you are doing and be aware of the dangers associated with it. Also please pray for the Ojeda family. He was a great guy.

This Family of ducks have taken up residence in our neighborhood. Mamma duck came by the shop a few weeks ago. 10 baby ducks were hatched recently.

I still have 8 hrs of work to go, of which i have to spend 4 of them on my back installing a transmission into a chevy box van that i can only lift 2ft off the floor Then its

Thing turned out so nice.

Certainly a lot of talent and love for these machines out there!!!

I love to see the before and after pictures because to me it shows the love we all have for these tractors. From my experience with only one totally complete there is countless hours of time between before and after. I Love every minute of it.

My Honey's 657. Not quite done but close enough for an after pic. Before. After.

I don’t have any complete before pictures but here is what I have of the 1257

Roller to Rat...

10 more hours of work and then

I think all are saying the tire rims are stuck on your hubs. If this is what is happening, you might try putting the lug bolts back in, but not all the way, and then drive the horse around in figure eights. The rims should come loose but not fall off.

My 56 RS-83. Formally Mike Martino’s.

My new addition. Trying to figure out the year. Has factory 6 volt electric start on it. Runs like a Swiss watch!!

Not complete. Still needs paint.

Jeeze, all these nice tractors makes it seem like I'm the only one who drives a POS

953 Street Rod before

Another before... and some afters.

My barn find 953 before. After.

The ugly before... and here is the after.

418-C

Loaded up finally. Be heading to the show after a loooong 10hrs at work tomorrow.

I'll have to let you study it from the drivers seat Jason.

The way work is going here I may not make it till Sunday...NOT

Gonna clean the carb and change engine oil. Got a used idiot light circuit board. It works but needs a little repair. Also picked up this nice 48” deck. It’ll be nice having a bigger deck and this one doesn’t need anything. First mowing should be this week hopefully!

@Shynon I was wondering if you were gonna post that lovely 1045 lol

Now that the whole family is in on the horse thing, you've gotta make a return trip to the Big Show next year! Those girls have the bug for sure. Better bring a trailer next year. Hmmmm... Wonder how many horses we could pile on a 6x12?😂🤣😂

My Raider 12 1076 400 Suburban McLean