fast88pu 3,313 #1 Posted June 8, 2015 Was wondering if another redsqare member got the 520-8 that was on Cl listed for sale in Pine bush NY ? The owner said he was from Ct and had 20 some wheel horses lol. I am thinking it has to be a member. It was 5 mins from my house and I was too late to it but I picked up the C-81 that he also had for sale. You win some and loose some I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #2 Posted June 8, 2015 Pretty sure I just heard it was rustled across the NY/CT border today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,313 #4 Posted June 8, 2015 stevebo did you get it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #5 Posted June 8, 2015 I did. I got a call from my good friend Fireman this afternoon and he told me about the two. I was on the road so I had him contact seller and set up the pick up. Fireman was at work until tomorrow so he could not make the trip. The owner was nice but man he was out there in the sticks... Anyhow here are the before and after cleaning pics. This guy literally made his own tire chains. Check this out... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 919 #6 Posted June 8, 2015 At first glance, those tire chains, gave me the feeling, but with the tires inflated, they look pretty decent! Nice grab. Looks like you got another rare one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #7 Posted June 8, 2015 It really pays to have a truck that has a top end that is.....unlimited. Man, literally plucked right out of yer backyard.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,313 #8 Posted June 8, 2015 I am glad a fellow member got it. love the chains. I've been looking for a 520 for a while now. Its nice out that way. I am 5 mins down the road from there. I picked up the c-81. Baerpath let me know about it this morning but I was out by PA picking up some garden plows. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #9 Posted June 8, 2015 Wow, you worked your magic on that. The hours are a bonus.Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #10 Posted June 8, 2015 I called Will (Truckin 88) and let him know that I was in his backyard plucking a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #11 Posted June 8, 2015 It really pays to have a truck that has a top end that is.....unlimited. Man, literally plucked right out of yer backyard.. My truck is fast the trailer is New, and I would have been over there, but trying to lower my online time...missed this one. Good pick, I will get you boys back, I work in Brewster a lot more..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,182 #14 Posted June 8, 2015 I can't believe i missed that. Nice find though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #15 Posted June 8, 2015 Spent a little time this afternoon pulling it apart and cleaning it up. Will do a refurbish on this one. I have one for show so this will be clean with new paint, decals etc. It should come out pretty nice and be very presentable. Here is how it sits now. Tins will be sandblasted the rest will get sanded and primed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #16 Posted June 8, 2015 You on vacation again? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #17 Posted June 8, 2015 This thing came apart using air tools in all of 30 mins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #18 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Freaking amazing. That would prolly take me hours upon hours upon hours and I would most likely screw it up. I dont know how you do it but hats off to you for having the ability and knowledge!! Geez, even the motor?? Edited June 9, 2015 by papaglide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #19 Posted June 9, 2015 Pulling the motor is really easy. 4 bolts, disconnect the wiring harness at the connector and also the front lights. Remove pto loop and drive belt and lift. Not sure what the deal is with the motor but I will look into that once I get the paint done (or while waiting for sandblasting if I have time). I have done several restores using rusto heavy rust primer and then brushing valspar on the frame and tranny and it levels out nice. I will spray all the tins with gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #20 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Is this the cheapest 520 you have ever gotten?I knew you couldn't leave it alone. Edited June 9, 2015 by truckin88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #21 Posted June 9, 2015 Freaking amazing. That would prolly take me hours upon hours upon hours and I would most likely screw it up. I dont know how you do it but hats off to you for having the ability and knowledge!! Geez, even the motor?? If you think that was fast, I think KenB has a thread about a 2 day restoration he did. It's somewhere here on the forum. Talk about pure drive!And to think Steve, you actually thought about NOT going to pick this 520-8 up. I think the quote was something like "That's a long way to go to buy a tractor without seeing it". And I think my reply was like " It's a 520-8 and another tractor for $200. The parts alone are worth way more". I would have bought it if I wasn't working. And that says a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 2,898 #22 Posted June 9, 2015 Spent a little time this afternoon pulling it apart and cleaning it up. Will do a refurbish on this one. I have one for show so this will be clean with new paint, decals etc. It should come out pretty nice and be very presentable. Here is how it sits now. Tins will be sandblasted the rest will get sanded and primed. steve no playing around!!!bet this makes it to the show us ct guys make it happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #23 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Jeff, that was the 8 hr refurb on my 417. Can't find the thread though. A little birdie just let word out this might not be the last 520... Edited June 9, 2015 by Ken B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #24 Posted June 9, 2015 Ken what does that mean, does the guy have more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,313 #25 Posted June 9, 2015 Truckin88 their are a few 520s around pine bush. I have been scouting them out and know where they are. Now just the waiting for the owners to sell them lol. And if he did not get it I would have I hope. And for $100 how can you beat it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
