Before and After a couple machines.

[JoeM 9,086]

I was running through some old pic's. Typically I don't take many pics before, mostly during.

Both of these machines were 6 month projects working off and on. The surprise was both engines were in real good shape. 

Anyone else got some before and after pics. 

 

 

 

[squonk 44,763]

Did this in a month including replacing the hydro. 

 

 

 

[Racinbob 12,317]

These two tractors were clearly 'parts only' machines. A 657 and a 500 Indy Special. 

 

 

After some mingling and hanky panky they emerged as this. 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 29,553]

Trailer

Couple tractors (sorry no before for the rat)...

[Racinbob 12,317]

Browsing Ebay I came across this. I was totally shocked when I saw that it was located in Deland, FL, only about 15 miles from me. The paint was much worse than the picture indicates and the engine was a welded mess but I wanted it. I actually physically looked at it prior to bidding and it was the very same model my Dad brought home brand new when I was 5 years old. My proxy bid wasn't going to be beat but I ended up winning it for $285.00.   

 

 

Down to every nut and bolt then rebuilt. 

 

 

Both the 500 and the 400 are on display in a 4 season porch on one of the main roads out of Mishawaka now.

[Racinbob 12,317]

A trip to Elgin to see the world famous @stevasaurus and we loaded this up. I don't normally name my tractors but Dino just seemed right for this one.

 

 

Just a quick refresh and put it to work, right? I lost control somewhere along the way. I really haven't done much to it this summer other than rebuild (not restore) a deck for it. Heat up the garage a few times this winter and it will be mowing the weeds come spring. As she sits as of 8:07 this morning.

 

[Bar Nuthin 1,636]

All my pics are still before 

[Ed Kennell 43,388]

 

My eyes Joe.     Ya shouda warned us to wear protection.