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Jake Kuhn

Thanks Bob, and yes I had it turned .010 under and bought a .010 under rod for it.

 

Put the engine back together today, went pretty well. I also, tore apart and siliconed the trans last night, that went well too, but it should of for being the 7th or 8th time I took it apart. lol

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I hope to get some stuff painted this week, but I may end up priming and sanding some more stuff first so I can spray it all at the same time.

 

These are all ready for another coat of primer

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And these aren't the best pictures, but what you see here is ready for a coat of paint along with the engine,frame, and hood for my 57

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Jake Kuhn

Hi All,

Here's a little bit of an update but not too much has happened on it.

These are all ready for paint along with the 57 frame and hood

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And Blasted some of the bolts so I can have a friend cad coat them for me, the bag is for my 57 and the box is for the 59

 

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And these still need primed...hopefully this week

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Geno

Real nice job you're doing there Jake, she should be like new when you get her done.  :handgestures-thumbsup:

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AMC RULES

Always love seeing how other people live with their  :wh: tractors in the house.   :thumbs: 

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Molon_Labe

Jake you are doing a wonderful job. Your patience shows with the quality work so far. Looks great, keep the updates coming!!!

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wildman

Looking good.Really would like to see whats in the fridge

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JC 1965

Lookin good Jake.     :thumbs2:

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Jake Kuhn

Thanks all! Here's some more parts....getting closer to having everything painted! :)

 

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Also, ended up with this the other day, plan on using it on this tractor. NOS

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clintonnut

Awesome work!

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Jake Kuhn

Thanks charlie,

Here's the last batch of parts for a few days. I have a couple parts to sand, and then I will do the frame and hood for the 57.

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My closet is getting full!  :)

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AMC RULES

You should hang up some Christmas lights in there Jake.  chris57.gif

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ol550

You should hang up some Christmas lights in there Jake.  chris57.gif

 

Or you could add some green parts for a festive look. :handgestures-thumbup:

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Geno

Looking good Jake, it's gonna be a beauty!  :text-woo:

 

About those green parts though... post-13404-0-30049200-1419471619.gif   :laughing-rolling:

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clueless

Jake, what are you gluing the tank straps with,and what do you use for straps? Chris.

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Jake Kuhn

Chris, sorry just saw your post now, it is a 3m 2 part epoxy glue, part number is 08115, it is not very cheap though, we use it at our body shop so had it on hand, you may be able to take it to a shop and see if they wouldn't charge you much for just a little. I bought a sheet of metal the same thickness of the original straps and got had some pieces sheered to the correct width.

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stevebo

Great job Jake. My restored 58 has both straps broken off. I do not want to weld then I need to repaint so... I am going to try your method of epoxy. One thing that I have learned is to build a tank support on my RJs. While on the trailer going to shows is where the most stress occurs. I got to a show one time only to find my gas tank broken off. I cannot find a pic but I simply use a threaded rod and fab up a connection on both ends. One goes to the bolt under the front tank strap and the other goes down to the bolt that holds the front of the hood to the frame. It is not original but should have been.....

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AMC RULES

:wwp:

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fireman

Looks great Jake! Keep up the good work.

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Ken B

Yes as always Jake top notch work! You will be running the family body shop in no time!

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Jake Kuhn

Been putting off working on the belt guard for a while now. It was in really bad shape. It had some major dents in it and the hole the crankshaft goes through was worn very big and to an oval. My dad helped me today, and we ended up drilling out and welding in a washer around the hole for the crankshaft. From the side you see its hard to tell its even been repaired, not so nice on the backside, but thats covered up. I'm very happy with the way it turned out, especially with what it started as.

 

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A quick beadblasting before wiping on some bondo

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Some bondo on it, not the prettiest, but it worked

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And sanded

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It needs another coat on the top and will be ready for primer.

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Jparkes43

oh wow i joined late but this is looking amazing lovely restoration progress

 

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Geno

Nice work Jake.  It's amazing how much time can be spent on 1 part isn't it.  :handgestures-thumbsup:

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Jake Kuhn

Thanks guys, and Geno, yes it is! I almost hate to say it, but I think I put over 100 hrs into the frame on my 57. It sure will be nice though.

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JERSEYHAWG /  Glenn

A+ is my grade on that baby. Real sweet Jake.

Glenn

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