stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #1 Posted June 27, 2018 So I had a thread on this machine I picked up several months ago along with 2 others. I took it apart, cleaned and wet sanded everything then clear coated it using duplicolor crystal clear. I like how it came out. Vinsrj rebuilt the motor that was locked tight. You can check out his you tube video on the build. I rebuilt the tranny and love the end result. IMG_6210.MOV.crdownload 11 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted June 27, 2018 So...is that a painted carb I'm seeing in there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,736 #3 Posted June 28, 2018 Right nice transformation . You brought it's originality back to life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #4 Posted June 28, 2018 Lots of love went into that little and it definitely shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #5 Posted June 28, 2018 21 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: So...is that a painted carb I'm seeing in there? No eagle eye... That is a NOS off an NOS 498 I bought at the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #6 Posted June 28, 2018 That is indeed a very nice outcome. I commend you for going through all the trouble to save what is actually that tractors "personality" which took so many years to create. With all due respect to "restorers" (everything has its place) , and all the work they put into their machines,I am not a fan of a fully restored tractor. Next to each other they all basically look the same. One also is reluctant to do anything with them in fear of scratching them or worse. Now ,you have there is a machine that shows its age, has tons of character that only father time can give it, and you can let your kids or grand kids enjoy it without getting a heart attack. Given the option to purchase one fully restored as opposed to that one, for the same amount of money my choice is clear. WELL DONE SIR. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #7 Posted June 28, 2018 Great job!!! I love these tractors when there time served is preserved. They have such a great look and to me become much more desirable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #8 Posted June 28, 2018 Nice, clean original look. Well done. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #9 Posted June 28, 2018 Very well done! I am about to receive a 551 and I think I will do the same with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #10 Posted June 28, 2018 As usual Steve great job on the restore. Good for another 60/70 years. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #11 Posted June 28, 2018 Amazing job bringing that one back, Steve. Very well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHunter 1,651 #12 Posted June 28, 2018 13 hours ago, stevebo said: So I had a thread on this machine I picked up several months ago along with 2 others. I took it apart, cleaned and wet sanded everything then clear coated it using duplicolor crystal clear. I like how it came out. Vinsrj rebuilt the motor that was locked tight. You can check out his you tube video on the build. I rebuilt the tranny and love the end result. IMG_6210.MOV.crdownload Very nice Steve. I’m going to do the same with my new Suburban. The black wheels look cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #13 Posted June 28, 2018 Nice Steve , if you care to share your patina recipe I'm all ears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #14 Posted June 28, 2018 After seeing this one in person, it's even better in person than it looks here! Great job @stevebo!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #15 Posted June 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Shynon said: Nice Steve , if you care to share your patina recipe I'm all ears. Send me that 754 and I will get it shined up for you and then send it back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #16 Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, stevebo said: Send me that 754 and I will get it shined up for you and then send it back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #17 Posted June 28, 2018 Had to snap this picture ,,, Kinda like grampa sitting back watching the goings on in the barn today. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #18 Posted June 29, 2018 Love the pic! The Cen-pe-co can is awesome. When i was a kid my grandfather swore by there products. Wether it was grease, gear oil or tubes of grease etc... I don't see that stuff now days. But I still got a couple key chains from that company that my grandfather had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #19 Posted June 29, 2018 Rat red wheel horse patina! Good looking tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #20 Posted June 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, Chris G said: Love the pic! The Cen-pe-co can is awesome. When i was a kid my grandfather swore by there products. Wether it was grease, gear oil or tubes of grease etc... I don't see that stuff now days. But I still got a couple key chains from that company that my grandfather had. That can is really clean. Full as well of gear oil. Local flea market find about a year ago 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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