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kpinnc
2 hours ago, cleat said:

 

I build my machines to look and work good.

 

I'll say this-  you don't just make them pretty. From what I've seen, these machines have been truly restored. The attention to detail in this thread is outstanding! :thumbs:

 

And I agree: take care of them, but a happy tractor is a working tractor. 

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Tractorhead
4 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

I'll say this-  you don't just make them pretty. From what I've seen, these machines have been truly restored. The attention to detail in this thread is outstanding! :thumbs:

 

And I agree: take care of them, but a happy tractor is a working tractor. 

 

I second every word ! 

 

But in my opinion is the Patina also a kind of „good looking“ 

technically there is no doubt about it, they must be taken care.

Every Machine they be well maintained be reliable workers.

 

Patina with a high level of technical care is actually my way to go on my machines.

 

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kpinnc
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1 hour ago, Tractorhead said:

But in my opinion is the Patina also a kind of „good looking“ 

 

I agree. I've seen several machines that I wouldn't change anything. 

 

But here in the southern US, a 2007 model often looks like a 1967 model from the northeast. An old joke here when we found barn treasure was "swamp fresh". :P

 

So more often than not here, patina isn't an option if you're going for full function. No other option but refresh in the least. 

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cleat

Got the decals in today from Terry.

Great as always.

 

Rear fender decal installed.

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Hood decals installed.

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ID tag installed.

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Tunnel decals installed.

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Thanks again to Terry at redoyourhorse for making this machine look so much more complete.

 

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Terry M

Very Nice!👍 

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cleat

Punched a hole in the decal for the hood latch river on each side.

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Hood now ready for latches.

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Left side hood latch partly installed.

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Hood latches installed.

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Hood latched closed.

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Overview of tractor as of today.

Just about done.

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cleat

Tractor finally out in the sun.

Runs and drives perfect.

Been a long time since I drove an 8 speed as most of mine are Hydro.

Definitely moves right along in high gear with the hydro pulley on the engine.

All the other gears are quite tame though.

 

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kpinnc
1 hour ago, cleat said:

Runs and drives perfect.

 

Another beautiful machine! Well done! :thumbs:

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ebinmaine
36 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

Another beautiful machine! Well done! :thumbs:

 

 

Agreed!!

 

@cleat

Fantabulous. 

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cleat

The 520-8 and the 520-H that is almost just about done being cleaned up both out in the sun together for the first time.

 

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The sound of the two Onan's running away is amazing.

 

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BearPro

Nice!!

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cleat
Posted (edited)

8 speed and OPEI decals installed.

 

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Machine is looking more and more complete.

 

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ebinmaine

Better than new 

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cleat

Horse head engine screen installed instead of the TORO one.

I believe there is now no Toro name anywhere on this machine (or any of mine as far as that goes).

 

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ebinmaine
1 hour ago, cleat said:

Horse head engine screen

Where's that sourced from? 

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cleat
10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Where's that sourced from? 

It is a used one I got off of ebay.

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cleat

Unidrive decal installed.

Tractor is now complete.

 

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