shallowwatersailor 3,213 #1 Posted May 4, 2014 Well, given the size of the tractor I figured it would take about a week to refresh. Now two weeks later (I did go back to work this past week,) I have finished the chassis using Rustoleum Safety Red and Fern Green. The hubs were rebuilt along with the ball clutch. I have only needed to replace two parts with the help of a member on a different forum. Where possible, I have substituted stainless steel bolts for a little pizzazz. Now on to the engine and carb, and then the hood. I am still undecided about getting new tires. I am amazed at the heavy duty steel construction with only the drive pulley and two hub friction wheels cast from aluminum. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,922 #2 Posted May 4, 2014 The a Auction in Mansfield had a complete honkin DB there. First thing I thought of was you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #3 Posted May 4, 2014 Drop dead gorgeous DB resto so far John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwh 180 #4 Posted May 5, 2014 The black gas tank with the decal on the end really set it off. Sharp Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #5 Posted May 5, 2014 that looks like a cannon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #6 Posted May 6, 2014 I like the tires, id say put a little tire paint on them and that thing will be lookin' spiffy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #7 Posted May 7, 2014 That really look's good !!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwl 75 #8 Posted May 10, 2014 Those friction hubs are part of a reversing system. About the mid fiftys tractors came reverse ready, which meant you got the double clutch pulley and the back half of the hubs. The other half was still a forwards only one and had to be changed with the kit you bought, that contain all the other reversing parts and controls. You have a nice start to a DB. For inspiring, heres a picture of one of mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #9 Posted May 25, 2014 Work is progressing. The chassis is completed. I am waiting on fittings for the gas line, bought a straighter saddle to install, and started stripping the hood. I need to finish this so I can get back to my non-starting 520-H. Also just like WH tractors, I have a line on another DB. Ya' can't stop at ONE! When Allstate mean't more than insurance 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #10 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) It runs again! Click on the picture for a video of it stationary. It turns out that the clutch was put together wrong when I got it, and the engine would barely run above an idle. It will now pull me down the road! Sorry about the fast transition using my left hand! The hood is finished but I need to "massage it" as the longer hood pin for extra clearance was never installed along with the optional reverser. Edited June 1, 2014 by shallowwatersailor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #11 Posted June 1, 2014 Man, John... that thing is soooo nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #12 Posted June 1, 2014 Here is a video "walking." It's hard to shoot and drive one handed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,922 #13 Posted June 1, 2014 First vd won't play right for me but the 2nd one did! do you have a sulky for it John? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #14 Posted June 1, 2014 Other way around for me... Photobucket be darned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,922 #15 Posted June 1, 2014 Yeah, PB is a PITA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted June 3, 2014 A royal one at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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