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PeacemakerJack

That is an awesome find and Cindy looks right "at home" on that little gear slammer!  Can't wait to see it in person and to attend some shows/ M&G's/ and certainly plow days with you guys and that cool horse.  It looks great in the pics but if momma wants it Candy Apple--I think that is what it should be!  We even have a favorite Berlin resident who is definitely up to the task if you can work out a deal with him😉.  Love the duals and the overall stance of that machine.  What did Cindy have to say about it when she first saw it?  I think you, Cindy, Ryan, and his family need to stage a Christmas photo with you all and the best of your horses:greetings-clappingyellow:

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KC9KAS

Shape looking tractor!

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Achto

That is a sweet looking tractor! Good to see Cindy's interest in the Horses. Now when she goes to shows with you I'll bet that is the first one on the trailer.

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Racinbob

That looks great. I agree with you about the paint but also with Jack. If that's what the wifey wants, that's what the wifey gets. :teasing-whipyellow:

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WVHillbilly520H

Awesome looking 702 Jim, and with my wife I had to buy her a brand new SUV in candy apple red yesterday so maybe a paint job won't set you back as much me :snooty:...Jeff.

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Shynon
5 hours ago, WHX9 said:

Excuse me while I go change my handle!

:think:And here I thought we would have a new member today WHCX1:ychain:, glad everyone is enjoying it, and if the wife wants candy apple red I would think she gets what she wants MR WHX3 oh no 6, no 9 or whatever the count is:ROTF: Was a great day  for a road trip, glad to spend some time :wh: chatting. 

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Terry M

Well, Jim....You didn't waste much time putting that Tractor to work!!:handgestures-thumbupright:

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WHX??

A rolling tractor gathers no rust Terry!

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T-Mo

Nice score on the 702.  And I like the tire setup, i.e. tri-ribs in front and dual ags in the back.  Your 702 looks great.  Nice.

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WHX??

Thanks T-Mo....most of the work was Tom's doings. He was going to let it go without the duals but looks & works too nice with the duals so I coughed up the extra $$. Thinking the duals would look nice on the RJ but no ...they stay were they are!  Kinda wish I woulda coughed up for the hub caps as well!

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JC 1965

Great lookin tractor. I really like the 702, one of my favorite tractors. The dual wheels look good also. Thanks for sharing.  :thumbs2:

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WHX??

@stevasaurus Looks like your 702 seat sets higher than this one, what's up with that? This one does have the rub marks on the fenders like my RJ, presumably from us the heavier set guys! You know what they say ...got a good tool better put a shed over it! Going to try spacing it up ... spacers under the seat and/or where the seat spring bolts to tranny?? Anyone ever try re-bending the spring??

 

Also noticed Tom @Shynon that the lift lever doesn't stop in the full forward position and rubs on the S/G belt guard. Anyone got any fixes for this ...I haven't looked at it closely enough to figure anything out...too busy running it! Hopefully I get other projects out of the way this winter and get it into the shop to play with.

 

 

Just read in another thread you have a 2x4 under the seat?!?!?

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stevasaurus

Nope, nothing different for the seat on the 702.  The 2 x 4 is on the 857.  The 702 should be the same height as yours.  :)

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RedRanger

I added a hockey puck under my 401 seat to raise it up about an inch.  Longer bolt and you're all set.

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Achto
40 minutes ago, WHX9 said:

Going to try spacing it up ... spacers under the seat and/or where the seat spring bolts to tranny?? Anyone ever try re-bending the spring??

I added a 1/2" spacer between the seat and spring on my Rat Rod to keep the seat off the fenders.

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JERSEYHAWG /  Glenn

Its funny, but the women folk are breaking into the horse hobby now to.  oh well, what can we do. best of luck to you, nice buy.

 

Glenn

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ACman

Very nice 702 , those duals really set it off . Just think what a candy paint job and a chrome stack would look like . Pretty :wicked: in my book . Congrats  :greetings-clappingyellow: !

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WHX??

Thanks for the complements fellas.... just goes to show you all have a good eye for tractors and appreciate our hobby......hats off to Tom for keeping this little gem alive and passing it on. :greetings-clappingyellow:

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Shynon

Here it is in the begining

 

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