Suburban 550 28 #1 Posted July 12, 2009 For those who didn't make it to the show here are a couple of pics of my 702 before and after I restored it over the winter months. I was fortunate to find a beautiful square pan seat for it at the show with what looks like the original cover. After some engine woes and belt issues it's a real good runner. A big thank you to all that helped me through some tough times. Before Restoration: After Restoration with new square pan seat and cover: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #2 Posted July 12, 2009 That is one sharp looking tractor Ray! Heck I would have thought it would have looked good enough the way it was...........but dang you made her look a million times better! Nice work! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1045 28 #3 Posted July 13, 2009 That's one good looking tractor!...Like stated before. I woulda took her they way she was! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #4 Posted July 13, 2009 Very Nice! Well done..... :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #5 Posted July 13, 2009 Beautiful tractor, lets go take it hill climbing :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 184 #6 Posted July 13, 2009 Looks better every time I see it. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Parnell 6 #7 Posted July 13, 2009 I hope my 702 turns out half as good as yours did. Job very well done. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #8 Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks guys for all the comments. It was a long hard road with that tractor which started out as a brush painted 502. The before pictures are deceiving. The Kohler motor in the before pictures was installed right before I tore it apart for paint. After painting and reassembly was done the Kohler developed a bad knock which ended up with it being torn apart again and a rebuilt engine being sent from Duke in Niles, Michigan. I got the engine installed Memorial Day weekend and in my haste the drive belt ended up being a little short and glazed over during the parade at the Wheel Horse Show to the point it wouldn't disengage. Fixed that problem at the show with a new belt and everything seems good as of now. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #9 Posted July 13, 2009 Looks awesome! Great job Ray, and it was nice meeting you at the show. It looks better in person. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #10 Posted July 15, 2009 It was one of my favorite's at the show and it just keeps getting better great job Ray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #11 Posted July 16, 2009 Unreal, Very Nice! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #12 Posted July 16, 2009 Real nice looking tractor,buitiful paint job :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,078 #13 Posted July 16, 2009 great job ray!!! absolutely beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonW 0 #14 Posted July 16, 2009 I got the engine installed Memorial Day weekend and in my haste the drive belt ended up being a little short and glazed over during the parade at the Wheel Horse Show to the point it wouldn't disengage. It wasn't the glazed belt, I think she was so proud she didn't want to stop. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #15 Posted July 18, 2009 A high to you, you did a very good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
