chris11 184 #1 Posted December 17, 2012 1961 Panzer t70 i got this it was painted red and engine needed rebuild. I got all engine parts from napa, I sand blasted the chassis and found pin holes on the bottom of the tubing. They had been full of dirt mud grass and water rotted the frame out.No way to repair it. so i made 2 new frame rails for it and welded them to the rear axle. set it up in milling machine and drilled all the holes. The tubing on these tractors where made from black pipe, gas pipe odd size so i picked up some from lowes. well heres the frame now. after having this thing for three years. I got some paint on it. I have a brand new NOS deck for it too.rear diff i put bearings seals new brake linings and made new front spindles. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted December 17, 2012 Well worth the wait...three whole years worth of...AWESOME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #3 Posted December 17, 2012 nice job, I kick myself everytime I see one of these, I passed on one a few years back in ruff shape missing the engine for $25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #4 Posted December 17, 2012 Looks awesome chris! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,542 #5 Posted December 17, 2012 As usual Chris ... ....great job so far! Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #6 Posted December 17, 2012 Looks sweet Chris! I saw your message. No extra decks in stock but let me check with a friend of mine tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #7 Posted December 17, 2012 Thank you guys im going to do my rj after this one. Glad you like it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #8 Posted December 18, 2012 I really like those Panzers. I think it's the color. Great job as usual ,Chris. I passed on a Meteor about the time I was rebuilding the 312H. Not as nice as your early model though and I didn't know much about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #9 Posted December 18, 2012 Wow, that thing looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #10 Posted December 19, 2012 Amazing !! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #11 Posted December 27, 2012 As always, Chris, awesome craftsmanship and attention to detail! That is going to be one beautiful machine when completed! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #12 Posted December 28, 2012 you to good to me Duff, hope all is well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #13 Posted December 28, 2012 I can't wait to see the end results on this one, it is looking much better than new! Awesome work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #14 Posted December 28, 2012 I can't wait to see the end results on this one, it is looking much better than new! Awesome work. Second that Ken. The paint looks perfect! Nice job Chris! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #15 Posted December 28, 2012 That is beautiful! I LOVE PANZERS :music-rockout: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #16 Posted January 6, 2013 engine got new rings seals and gasket, also rebuilt carb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #17 Posted January 7, 2013 Man that Briggs looks awesome. They are a great motor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #18 Posted January 7, 2013 Wow thats sure gone be an awesome tractor!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #19 Posted January 8, 2013 thanks for sharing with us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkHeap 1 #20 Posted January 8, 2013 That is one gorgeous tractor! Do you have any before photos? I have a basket-case with the 8hp Kohler in the cue to restore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #21 Posted January 12, 2013 only picture i took of it when it was painted red. wished i saved a part of the frame bottom was roted right threw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #22 Posted January 12, 2013 Never seen one of these. Got to say:- Superior workmanship , Great Tractor design and super cool colour . . They remind me of the UK Uni-Horse Tractors of the same era. Look forward to seeing it in all it's completed glory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #23 Posted January 12, 2013 They used early dodge chry plym rear axles 1947 to 1953 and i think the took the color from them too. that the same as the dodge color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkHeap 1 #24 Posted January 12, 2013 Beautiful! I can't wait to see the finished product. I also love how they have the hand clutch. Great work! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #25 Posted January 12, 2013 Wow !! That really looks great. Thanks for sharing the pics. Can't wait to see it all back together. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
