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500 Special Resurrected

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KC9KAS

WOW that is going to be a really sharp 500 Special!

Thanks for the photos.

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Racinbob

Although it goes without saying it's clear that this won't be as the 500 Specials came out of South Bend. I love the restorations that folks strive for absolute factory correct but my rebuilds tend to be tweaked towards what I like on them. The tire size, Kohler motor, C-101 steering wheel, the seat setup will be similar to the mid 70's style, stainless hardware, and who knows what else will be different. It did start out life as a 500 Special but I guess when I'm done I would be best off to call it  Racinbobs 500 Special. Now why didn't I think of that before I bought the decals from Terry. :rolleyes::D

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dlashb40

I cannot be happier with what you have done so far with the tractors Bob! Thank you so much for sharing your fine work and I look forward to seeing the finished product!

BTW - I have an 854 that you're familiar with I want to restore!

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Jake Kuhn

Looking great Bob!

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Johndeereelfman

It's looking good Bob and coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to following along with your progress and can't wait to see it finished. 

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19richie66

Looks fantastic Bob. Glad I could be a small part of it. 

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Racinbob

Here's a quick update on the progress. I've got the lower hood stand assembly sitting in place. The rest of the items to complete it are hanging in the garage drying. The remaining parts for the K-161 are ready to install. If you remember the hopeless Walbro carb thread I started you'll know why I put a new carb on. I also installed a new coil. I ended up using aircraft remover to get the motor stripped. By this time next week it should really start coming together. The hood only needs minor tweaking before it gets painted.

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Wishin4a416

Lookin good Bob!! Its going to turn out real nice.

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19richie66

NICE!!  :handgestures-thumbup:

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AMC RULES

:text-yeahthat: Indeed it is Bob.  :clap:

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dclarke

Looks great, Bob! :handgestures-thumbup:

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dlashb40

I'm so happy that we crossed paths. I know our Grandfather is looking down from the heavens smiling at the fine work you have done to his joy of collecting the Wheel Horse tractors. Thank you for sharing Bob! 

 

Doug & Dennis Lashbrook

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WHX??

ABSOLUTELY  frickin gorgeous Bob...absolutely :greetings-clappingyellow: Where did you get the tie rods from ...Lowell? Think they would work on my 1067 build?

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dlashb40

My late Grandfather would be very proud of your work to this fine piece of equipment. Thanks for sharing Bob!

 

Doug & Dennis Lashbrook 

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Racinbob

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I'm pretty sure I got the ends from Lowell. I made the rods from 3/8" fine thread and 3/8" ID tubing.I'm sure you could do the same thing on your 1067

1 minute ago, dlashb40 said:

My late Grandfather would be very proud of your work to this fine piece of equipment. Thanks for sharing Bob!

 

Doug & Dennis Lashbrook 

Thank you. This tractor has quite a story behind it and you two played a major part. I was so excited when you gave me the two tractors. I was putting this build together in my head before I even picked them up. :)

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953 nut

:text-coolphotos:              I like the Kohler in place of the Techie.  The workmanship is outstanding, look forward to seeing it in June.

:auto-car:   Have a safe trip and hope both closings go well.   :party:

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Racinbob

Thanks Richard. I definitely prefer Kohlers. That motor used to spend it's time running a pump at Mickey Mouse World. They retired them because they were too loud. :)

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oliver2-44

That looks great!

If you need any help storing tractors as you move, just ship em to me.  Lots of room here:ychain:

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neil

Amazing job you did , when can I come and collect it ?

 

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19richie66

Wow Bob. That thing has turned out beautiful. Very nice!

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AMC RULES

Nicely done Bob...    :greetings-clapyellow:

can't wait to see this one pushing the white stuff. 

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dlashb40
9 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

That looks great!

If you need any help storing tractors as you move, just ship em to me.  Lots of room here:ychain:

 

I'd like to get in on storing the tractor! I'm 45 minutes away Bob!!!

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Racinbob

:text-thankyouyellow: for the compliments. We all know how helpful the folks here are.........especially when it comes to storage. No worries though, that issue will be resolved when we get back to Indiana. I'll even have room to let them breed.:auto-driving:

 

Craig, I can't wait until the first snowfall next winter. It's been too many years since I've had the fun of pushing snow around. :)

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