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Dave D.

1961 Suburban 551 Rescue

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Dave D.

I thought that I would start a thread of this little tractor.

Got a trailer hitch so I can pull it out of the container. Got some C-clips to secure the front wheels.

Searching for a shift lever and now I'm working on the steering wheel.

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As it gets cooler, I'll get more done on this project. Gonna be a long term project.

Thinking I'll flush the trans with diesel fuel and put Penetrol on the tractor for the patina.

Looking at engine options. Liking the idea of a diesel or Predator just to get it going.

More progress to come. Thanks for all the information and advice. The PC-7 will need more coats.

 

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702854boy

What happened to the steering wheel that it looks all melty?

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Dave D.

That's the PC-7 I put on where the bakelite was missing. Hoping to sand it back smooth.

 

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Dave D.

Worked on the steering wheel today.

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Steering wheel is just about done.

 

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Dave D.

 The hard part is getting the missing part round. Take a lot of hand sanding.

Just a little more PC7 in 2 places.

 

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