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KC9KAS

Good looking restore job, and thanks for the history behind the tractor.

Oh, thanks for the photos!

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6wheeler

Great story. That is going to be a nice tractor when you are done.

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AMC RULES

Nice story, tractor looks great so far.   :handgestures-thumbsup: 

So...how did Fred get the lift lever apart for you? 

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dclarke

Nice job on your Dad's 552! :thumbs:  What brand are the front tires? They look good. Be sure to keep posting pics of all your progress, good luck with it.

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Tankman

Great story, pic's and work!

Keep us posted, progress is wonderful! Looks great to date! :smile:

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Jake Kuhn

Thats a very cool story, the 552 is looking awesome too! :handgestures-thumbup:

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Ken B

Nice story. Its nice to be able to know some history on our tractors, it makes them even more interesting. Fred sounds like a real cool guy, the Cub Cadet guy, not so much!

 

Your doing a great job on Dads tractor, I'm sure he is proud.

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rmaynard

Very nice job so far. Keep us posted on your progress.

 

Looks like you had the same issue on the lift as I did on my 701. Mine took two hours of labor, an acetylene torch, and a 40 ton press.

 

While you were at Wertz's, did they let you walk around through the bone yard? They didn't have much of a selection of old horses the last time I was there, but there were a few in the back.

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JackC

Great history and restoration so far.  What prep did you do and what paint did you use to get the wheels looking like new?

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VinsRJ

Thanks for the read.. looks like you are on the path to a great tractor!

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Wishin4a416

Very nice job. Lookin good.

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Lane Ranger

The stories that with the Wheel Horse tractors are an great "EXTRA ITEM" at no cost!  Great job on restore and we are all awaiting more of your postings and pictures!

 

 

PS:  The Miller black tire paint works great and will surprise you when you see the finished job on the tires!

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WheelHorse79

Those front tires look like "turf glides" that I recently put on my 854 restoration.  They are similar to the old GoodYear "All Weather" tractor tires that are no longer available, which is the reason I picked them.  Those tires have the appropriate look for '50's and early '60's LGTs.

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953 nut

Nice story, thanks for sharing it, just having your Dad's :wh:  is great, but having an additional back story during the restoration is special!

:text-thankyouyellow: 

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papaglide

Very cool story! I enjoy hearing stories like that.....oldtimers sharing their history is very cool!

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608KEB

Great story! gonna have a nice tractor.

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cruisnblue48

Finally got the rear tires and wheels mounted... at least I now have a roller.

 

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The m.e. Miller tire paint came out real nice on the old rear tires... very pleased with the results. Mounted the engine last week but didn't get to take pics yet. Working now on refinishing the hood stand. The gas tank and steering wheel are ready for assembly once I get the hood stand finished. Hoping to be painting the hood stand, lift lever, hood/grill, fenders, seat, belt guard, and left side shield withing the next two weeks. The target date for me to saddle up and ride this pony for the first time in nearly 40 years is being planned on July 10, 2013.

 

 

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Lane Ranger

Looking great!  That M.E. Miller tire paint is great stuff for those real old tires you want to keep looking good!   Great that you are taking time on this 552 project.

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Tankman

Thanks a bunch for sharing "history." Wonderful! The restoration is nothing less than excellent!

My boys always talk 'bout the Wheel Horses they drove when they were teens. They're now in their 40's and will never ever forget. The fun and the work.

Grandsons and sons are now, always, makin' plans for my (our) next project. :smile:

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Wheel-N-It

Good story, and thanks for the updates. Its good to keep our old iron alive, to keep us connected to where we came from. I think that connection helps us decide where we want to take ourselves in the future. I found myself to be much happier after incorporating that method of operation into my own personal life.

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Jake Kuhn

Looks great!

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Wheel Horse Kid

Awesome work! Keep going and you will have it done in no time!

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Jack Fate

how much to do my wheels ? yours sure came out nice !

 

how'd you do it ?

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