SkyhawkTL 19 #1 Posted November 5, 2010 My Dad bought this Wheel Horse new in 1961 when I was 9. It has been passed around the family until last year when I decided to restore it so I could use it again (I'm now 59). The restoration was fun and I was surprised how well I could get parts thanks to the internet and Redsquare. You guys are the best. This will be my only Horse for a while - (want to build an Airplane and Sportscar in retirement.) Trying to post a photo also - it is easier to time a Tecumseh. Also - I am a Tecumseh fan, this horse pulled hard for 50 years and freshened up really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #2 Posted November 5, 2010 Man, what a difference. Its great that it has been in your family since it was new and all, it just makes the whole thing even sweeter . You did a really great job on it! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #3 Posted November 5, 2010 nice job on the 551. it really looks good. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dryrun 0 #4 Posted November 5, 2010 AWESOME JOB, attention to detail is great! If I might ask, what paint did you use? REGARDS,GEORGE :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyhawkTL 19 #5 Posted November 5, 2010 Valspar oil base primer, 5339 23 red oxide, 5620 gray Valspar tractor IH red 5339 01 Rustoleum gloss Ivory 7770 Valspar is fantastic - and while I shoot paint with air - this tractor was rattlecan and those plastic handle can holders. (No cleaning the paint gun) :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #6 Posted November 5, 2010 I'm sure your Dad is proud! You do fantastic work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #7 Posted November 5, 2010 Looks great but one problem.... you did not take us through the restoration Just kidding that looks great and it is nice to see it was your dad's tractor. Awesome !!! PS I think you just got Ken B's juices flowing for a sub.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoppy 0 #8 Posted November 5, 2010 very nice. from the pics i couldnt tell it was rattle canned. whats your process? did you sand between coats? where i get confusewd with the sanding is when its referred to as "between coats" does that mean complete coverage of the part, dry, sand, repeat? looks amazing. i hope i can spray like that someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #9 Posted November 5, 2010 Looks great!! Should be ready for another 50 years!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #10 Posted November 5, 2010 Looks great but one problem.... you did not take us through the restoration :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #11 Posted November 5, 2010 very nice :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #12 Posted November 5, 2010 I want it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #13 Posted November 5, 2010 Very nice looking restored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #14 Posted November 5, 2010 Great job!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #15 Posted November 5, 2010 A real beauty. Nice job. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #16 Posted November 5, 2010 Wow looks amazing! I'm just beginning to restore my 550 which is the first WH I've ever restored. I can't wait until it's finished but I'm taking my time. Great Job and thanks for telling us what paint you used!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #17 Posted November 5, 2010 Wow, what a difference...... the decals really finich it off right :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #18 Posted November 5, 2010 Paint sure doesn't look like it came from a can, thanks for sharing that info. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #19 Posted November 5, 2010 :) Outstanding Job something you should be proud of Thanks for Sharing!!!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
