Martin 2,130 #51 Posted January 5, 2013 oh dads motivated, he's busy working on all sorts of stuff....... just not going to work on this one until somebody shows some more interest, when the weather gets better im sure the interest will increase...... he did ask me when kelly's show was today, so maybe the light is starting to come on...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 18 #52 Posted March 9, 2013 Im back with new content on my 875 tractor rebuild.My dad and I did some wiring on my tractor today the pics will be up after this is posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #53 Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) heres some pics of the wiring that kent and i did today. and also the powder coated hood, belt guard and seat pan that got done last week, im really happy how its turning out.... the sheet metal on this one was nice ( except for the rust pitting under the seat), just welding up a couple of cracks, screw holes on the hood from lights, and bead blast and paint them, i want to do more easy stuff like this! somebody is getting excited about getting this thing finished....... Edited March 9, 2013 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #54 Posted March 9, 2013 Glad to hear of another update! Its looking great guys! Did you do anything to make the steering wheel nice like that or was it just that way? my wheel on my ranger has a lot of scratches in it and was wondering if there is a way to repair them? ~Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #55 Posted March 9, 2013 Jake, that wheel was the first one I repaired in the 1057 thread. It's a correct size wheel for the 875 so I kept it for the 875 and got a larger one for my 1057.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #56 Posted March 10, 2013 That is looking FANTASTIC!!! I'll bet you are getting excited Kent, or for that matter, I bet dads getting excited as well. I really am glad to see this project moving forward. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #57 Posted March 10, 2013 we got a little more done today. im sure kent will be along later with some more on the tractors progress........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #58 Posted March 10, 2013 Looks awesome Kent...you're really getting that powdercoating thing down to a science. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #59 Posted March 10, 2013 :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #60 Posted May 19, 2013 you do know thats the wrong spark plug right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #61 Posted May 19, 2013 yeah, that plug is just one i had laying around that doesnt matter for anything else. its just to fill the hole to keep it closed. i havent gathered together the rest of the ignition pieces yet...... the k181 used a champion j8, that plug in there crosses to a j19lm....... i usually have a few h10 laying around as thats what the big singles use, but i didnt have one for the 8 hp at the time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #62 Posted August 16, 2013 just wanted to tease a little on this one. kent and i have been working on it again and hopefully it will be on the trailer next week heading north west....... the pic is the back tires on wheels, duro 23 x 10.50-12 on standard 7 inch wheels... got the fronts on tonight, deestone d401 tri ribs on the standard fronts but didnt snap a pic. both front and rear look nice on tractor. happy 13 year old at home....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #63 Posted August 16, 2013 Looking forward to seeing that next week, Martin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #64 Posted August 16, 2013 I bet he is happy Martin! Those look fantastic, and its good to see progress resuming! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #65 Posted August 21, 2013 i think we are finally done, i took some video and pics last night, but didnt get any tonight with it finished. tomorrow is another day so maybe i will get some of him riding around. heres what went on yesterday, the first one is a video of its maiden voyage, the last two are pics of how we left off last night....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #66 Posted August 21, 2013 WOW that thing turned out amazing! Is it coming to the warsaw meet and greet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #67 Posted August 21, 2013 will be going to LeSueur this weekend, jacksonville il and scotts if kents got anything to do with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #68 Posted August 21, 2013 Looks great Martin, and congratulations Kent!!! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtallon 320 #69 Posted August 21, 2013 That really turned out nice. The tires you picked are the icing on the cake for a nice restoration. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 829 #70 Posted August 21, 2013 Looks like your best one yet! Will I need to bring some fiberglass to pack the muffler? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #71 Posted August 21, 2013 well it is a pepper pot...... dad got to ride it earlier tonight as kent was enjoying washing the dishes. for somebody who hates this job, he spends a bunch of time messing around at the sink....... anyway, rode it around, runs nice, rear is a little noisy, not hydro but unidrive part of trans. also its leaking from the parking brake (fixed this once before) and i see its damp around the direction control on the pump. i think after this season i will pull the trans and do all the seals properly, also look at the final drive and axle bearings as well...... heres a bunch of pics of it out in the sun.... right now he is out there getting some seat time, might sneak out and get a vid in a moment......... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #72 Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Very nice Martin!! looks great and I bet Kent is very proud of this one! Edited August 21, 2013 by smoreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #73 Posted August 21, 2013 He is all smiles right now! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #74 Posted August 22, 2013 With those rear tires, it looks like it should have a pulling sled behind it! Love It!!!! Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #75 Posted August 22, 2013 click on the vid........ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
