speedyleedy 205 #51 Posted February 4, 2012 You really did a great job, looking forward to more picture's ! :eusa-clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #52 Posted February 16, 2012 finally got back at it and built a holding fixture for welding the gear on the new drive shaft the fixture positions the drive shaft at the right length thru the gear and keeps both perpendiclar the vari-drive shift lever had been broken and rewelded so I cut it off and made a new one the rear drive pulley must have had the center hub broke out because someone cobbed a pile of braze around it so I cut it off and cleaned everything up and clamped it together for rewelding Brian :icecream: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #53 Posted February 16, 2012 Master restorer. :bow-blue: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #54 Posted February 16, 2012 Brian, Impressive work as always. Is the deck on the 854 the correct one for that year? I got one with mine but it is more squared off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #55 Posted February 16, 2012 Brian, Impressive work as always. Is the deck on the 854 the correct one for that year? I got one with mine but it is more squared off. no Steve that is a newer style deck the right one would be the square type (RM364) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #56 Posted February 17, 2012 Man you do good work brian!!!! Keep it coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #57 Posted February 17, 2012 wow!! looks great, You should be very proud of your work. :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #58 Posted February 17, 2012 Brian, You and Jo are going to have to get a bigger trailer to bring all of your beauty queens to the shows this year. Can't wait to see what's coming to the WHCC show. 126 days and counting :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO6 20 #59 Posted February 18, 2012 Wow. It's great that you saved those horses. I guess it made you feel good when you finally got the 854 running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 12 #60 Posted March 10, 2012 Good job there Buckrancher !! We knew they were going into good (great) hands !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 12 #61 Posted March 10, 2012 It's ironic that the 854 was used at Cayuga Lake to mow the owners cottage lawn and to 'rake' off the "beach" when they lowered the lake down for the winter with a set of rear cultivators. The owner passed shortly before (or after) the flood so I'm sure he's looking down on Buckrancher with pride as I know that was the kind of guy he was. Now it's back in the Finger Lakes area !! The RJ was a local "one of our first" sales. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #62 Posted April 6, 2012 the lift lever had been broke and cobbed back together so i cut the upper tube off and built a new bottom its all clamped up to be welded next piece was the gas tank you can see the remains of braze on the tank from where a square piece of sheet metal had been brazed on to hold a fill cap spout. I removed it all and cleaned it up the best I could and soldered a new cap spout back on Brian 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #63 Posted April 6, 2012 Keep up the great work. Gonna be like a brand new tractor by the time you're done Brian. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 12 #64 Posted April 24, 2012 Parts sale to commence soon. Not to much $$ for everything Wheel Horse/(Toro) !! Show season is soon !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #65 Posted April 24, 2012 did some sand blasting today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #66 Posted April 24, 2012 started working on the hood got some small dents out need to weld up a few holes up I think I'm going weld a patch in the hood around the gas cap opening to repair the stress cracks from the weight of the gas tank over the years i'll post a pic of it before it's welded Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #67 Posted April 24, 2012 Did you braze up the hood Brian, or is that a previous repair you discovered? Looks like you made some good progress today. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #68 Posted April 24, 2012 Better than any store-bought 3D puzzle, eh? Any plans of turning out some RJ-35 engine pulleys & reverser discs? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #69 Posted April 25, 2012 my favorite old machine was bought @ Snyders new in 68.Its the end of an era.Glad to see some happy horses rescued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #70 Posted April 25, 2012 Did you braze up the hood Brian, or is that a previous repair you discovered? Looks like you made some good progress today. No that was under the paint it's also after i ground all the lumps down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #71 Posted April 25, 2012 Better than any store-bought 3D puzzle, eh? Any plans of turning out some RJ-35 engine pulleys & reverser discs? stainless or 1018? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #72 Posted April 25, 2012 Better than any store-bought 3D puzzle, eh? Any plans of turning out some RJ-35 engine pulleys & reverser discs? stainless or 1018? 1018 is fine with me. You've seen my '55..... shiny just wouldn't blend in well. :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #73 Posted April 25, 2012 Brian, you're work is very pleasing to the eye. Awesome fabricator you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #74 Posted April 26, 2012 here's the lift lever welded and sand blasted the patch I made to repair the cracks in the hood I bought a air powered flanging tool back when I was building the stainless RJ58 to fix that hood inside topside ready to be welded Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #75 Posted April 26, 2012 Once again Brian, you are the master when it comes to metal. Great work! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
