Before and After a couple machines.

[JoeM 9,097]

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 44,786]

Did this in a month including replacing the hydro. 

 

 

 

[Racinbob 12,339]

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 29,568]

Trailer

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

[Racinbob 12,339]

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 12,339]

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 1,656]

All my pics are still before 

[Ed Kennell 43,439]

 

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

 

 

[Wishin4a416 2,258]

[kpinnc 16,018]

56 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

My eyes Joe.

 

The only green Wheel Horse I've ever seen that I like.  

 

Not that my opinion matters, but it does look nice. 

 

At least it isn't "that" green with yellow wheels! 

[ri702bill 10,336]

5 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

At least it isn't "that" green with yellow wheels

[squonk 44,786]

Women should have their cars painted that color so they can find them in crowded parking lots! 

[Brockport Bill 2,105]

spectacular projects ----- great photos -- awesome work -- don't mean to hyjack your before and after tractor thread but thought i would add some before and after of WH mower rehabs -- here is a 37 sd rescue rehab before and after of deck i found 

[Wishin4a416 2,258]

[ML3 1,992]

Got the Suburban in a deal when I purchased my 1st RJ (regretfully sold the RJ) Seller said it had to go also if took the RJ. It was really close to being scrap. Was able to put it together with spare parts so cost was minimal. It gets lotsa likes/attention at shows. 

 

Yet to do a complete restoration.  Instead I just bought my already restored tractors from @Buckeyes. Definitely more cost effective.......

 

[Brockport Bill 2,105]

luv the restores of the gt 1100 - 1600 - 1800 series -- great color combo - - look terrific when rehabbed  - black red white such complimentary colors

[Ed Kennell 43,439]

Saved a two piece seat.                 Before    

 

                                                 After         

 

                                                        

 

                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

[Ed Kennell 43,439]

                                                                       The Low Rider

                                                                              before

 

                                                                               

 

                                                                          after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,166]

My 92 312-8 before…

 

And after.

 

My 78 C-141 before…

And after.

 

My 87 308-8 before…

 

And after.

Edited 19 hours ago by MainelyWheelhorse

[Beap52 1,701]

This has been a really interesting post.  Don't have much in the way of before/after pictures but one thing I observed is that almost every shop is packed full just like mine.  I'd be at home in any of them.

[JoeM 9,097]

Inspiration for the white hood Mike? @squonk 

I like it, but I've been known to color with all the crayons in the box. 

[Retired Wrencher 6,114]

18 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

The only green Wheel Horse I've ever seen that I like.  

 

Not that my opinion matters, but it does look nice. 

 

At least it isn't "that" green with yellow wheels! 

At least it isn't "that" green with yellow wheels!    Ditto on that.

[squonk 44,786]

2 hours ago, JoeM said:

Inspiration for the white hood Mike? @squonk 

I like it, but I've been known to color with all the crayons in the box. 

The hood and wheels  were actually linen beige (Allis-Chalmers cream) but the photo's made it look more white. 

 

Inspiration? 

 

 

Found other pics out of the bright sun

 

 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by squonk