Greg Parnell 6 #1 Posted November 5, 2010 Hey Everyone, This has been a long project and I've had to work on it when I could find the time but I am very happy with the results. This 702 is for my daughter, she's 2 years old and picked out the colors. She calls it her "Purple Horse". The frame is a dark purple and the tins are a lighter purple. It has a K181 on it and both the engine and transmission work great. I took the photo at dusk today after I drove it around the yard. I used Rustoleum rattle cans to paint it and it took three different tractors to make this one. I still have a few things to do to complete it but I wanted to show it to ya'll. My little girl loves her wheel horse and that means the world to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #2 Posted November 5, 2010 looks like you did a fine job :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #3 Posted November 5, 2010 I like it and just showed my daughter she said SWEET!!! Thats what its all about!!!Thanks for sharing!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh79d160 52 #4 Posted November 5, 2010 My wife loves it also. What have you done? We just got a 702 & I can see the wheels turning in her head I'm going to have to hide it @ the neighbors. Yours looks great though. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #5 Posted November 5, 2010 For some reason I do not believe that will be her last one Both my kids (3 and 7) each have 2 tractor that I say are my kids tractors... get some pics with her on it and post em up !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #6 Posted November 5, 2010 Man, that thing is too cool. Now my wife wants one that color as well. You did real good there buddy. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #8 Posted November 5, 2010 Well that is cool!. If you don't mind me asking, I am building a 555/702 with k181 and was told that to get it to fit under the hood that I needed a small ait filter etc. Is that true? How did yours work? Is there any other secrets that I need to know? BTW I am making my 1962/xx2 for my grandbaby who is 2 also. (he turns 3 in december) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsec85 5 #9 Posted November 5, 2010 :thumbs: very nice job there . the color actually grows on you . and very happy to hear it is a father daughter hobby :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,942 #10 Posted November 5, 2010 My little girl loves her wheel horse and that means the world to me. And that is all that matters! Even so, Looks great to the rest of us too! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #11 Posted November 5, 2010 Very nice! I wish I still had a daughter young enough to want one just like it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #12 Posted November 5, 2010 I like the colors on there. Looks great. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 133 #13 Posted November 5, 2010 Looks like that is what Barnie would mow with. Thats what my 11 year old daughter said about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Parnell 6 #14 Posted November 6, 2010 Thanks everyone. Larry, it is a tight fit between the hood and air cleaner, I used a filter from Car Quest part number 87372, it cost about $8.50. They had to order it and I picked up the filter the next day. I also had to fabricate a new bracket on the drive belt guard where it bolts to the engine, the one I had didn't fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #15 Posted November 6, 2010 That is one cool looking tractor. My 4 year old daughter called my dad about two weeks ago and told him that she wants a pink tractor! So we picked up a little Lawn Ranger last week and it will get a new pink coat to wear. I just hope we can get it done before she gets tired of the tractors. Thanks for posting the pictures...........you did a fine job and something the two of you can share together! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #16 Posted November 6, 2010 Thats awesome. its so wonderfull when a person can share their passion or hobby with others in the family, and it is even better when it is a child. When a child really gets into something, it is eyeopening and infectious expecially when it is shared as a family. Your lucky to share this hobby together, its truly a blessing! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #17 Posted November 6, 2010 Greg, The one eyed, one horned, flying purple people eater!! That's right ! Get them kid's envolved in something! Before they get envolved in something! Got a '60 suburban picked out for my grandaughter! We'll paint it and she will add the graphics to make it her own! I love spendin' time w/ my grandaughter she's 3 now and knows what she want's! She want's everything!!! Typical woman! Time with your kids is time well spent!!! Trust me! I know! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
