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[Coadster32 793]

Hey Guys, just figured I'd share a couple of pics. This is the time of year where some post up a few pics of their winter horse. Well, here's mine. I'm hoping to have it done by the first snow-fly. Should be able to make that.

I am redoing this primarily at work, where all of these pics are from. The carb parts are on the front seat of my truck. Not going with the factory all red color, as seen in the pics. The frame and tranny are at home. I did new rings, honed out the cylinder, all new gaskets, valve re-lapping, and most parts are primed. I'm toying around with a binks siphon feed, and am now ready to shoot the red. The black is just rattle-can. I really didn't mean to rip it all apart, as it's my worker, but....

I just need new seals in the tranny, and finish painting. Enjoy.

[dgoyette 12]

Looking good Chris! Look forward to updates.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Looks like more than a quick clean up :thumbs:

[Coadster32 793]

A few pics for updating this post. Getting there. I have new tranny seals on order, and just finished up a new hood ornament, like the one I have on the 551.

Every seal on the tranny looks like it was leaking. The side play is minimal, so new seals for the outside, and clean it all up. Not sure yet how I want to handle the stuck hitch pin. . Prob. go with heat first.

[wallfish 15,944]

Looks good so far.

Did you, by any chance, make me one of those sweet hood ornaments?

[Coadster32 793]

Did you, by any chance, make me one of those sweet hood ornaments?

Sorry John, I had it as a leftover when I did my Chess set years ago. Didn't even know I had it. Now my tractors will be a matching set. Just have to watch out for Thanks for the comps.

[massey 111]

Looks like it's coming along nicely.

[wallfish 15,944]

Did you, by any chance, make me one of those sweet hood ornaments?

Sorry John, I had it as a leftover when I did my Chess set years ago. Didn't even know I had it. Now my tractors will be a matching set. Just have to watch out for Thanks for the comps.

OK, Can you bring the chess set to the next meet and greet and I'll play you for the knight.

By the way, that chess set is cool. You should post a pic of it.

[JimD 3,345]

Looking good! I'd like to see the chess set and a pic of the hood ornament too. :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

Looks like its coming along really nice! I am always amazed by the work you do! From one machinist to another, Great job! :ychain:

[Suburban 550 28]

Lookin' good, Chris. Can't wait to see it finished. :ychain:

[HorseFixer 2,012]

Lookin good my friend, Geter done So's you can move that white stuff! :ychain:

[jimbotelho 1]

chris looking real good quality at its finest cant wait to see it completed jim :ychain:

[Coadster32 793]

Well, I got busy with some assembling this weekend.

I remember as a kid my father hung a deer in the basement and gutted it. Well, I hung a horse and stuffed it. (look sideways)

Had a little helper also. Not sure about her, but it made my day!!

Like I said, it's not a restore, as I like it my way. I fired up the Kohler that I redid, and was very pleased with the results. It fired right up, no smoke, and purred like a kitten. The hood is on it's 4th round of filler putty to get it nicey-nicey. (Should have done the belt guard better-perhaps in the spring). I'll redo the plow, weights, and back rims in the spring as well. I do see light at the end of the tunnel.

Here's most of the rest of it.

Thanks for the compliments and encouragement guys. As for the chess pcs, look for the post in the non-tractor related section. If there's enough interest, and I get a little bit of time, I wouldn't be against making a few more hood ornaments. (We'll see though)

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,595]

The hood is on it's 4th round of filler putty to get it nicey-nicey.

I dont think missing a hood would keep you from plowin snow pal !

Lookin great Chris .

Mike.........

[MikesRJ 552]

Man, I like the way the black and red look together. Good work and good looking work too. :ychain:

[dclarke 4,011]

Really looks good Chris. :ychain:

[Cody 273]

The tractor looks great What size front tires did you use they look very nice. Thanks Cody

[rickv1957 70]

Tractor is looking great!!! Rick

[btrrg1969 11]

It is looking good :ychain:

[Coadster32 793]

What size front tires did you use

4x8 Tri-Ribs. I get my tires from K-Morrow off e-bay. (not soliciting for him) I think Tri-Ribs and AG's look classy.

Thanks all for the compliments. I ripped apart the snow-plow and am currently redoing that as well. I also painted up the wheel weights. Got the hood finally the way I like it, and will hopefully spray the red on this weekend. I'll get more pics after the weekend. Looks like my hood ornament will have to wait a few more weeks. We have a job coming thru the shop I have to send it with. It'll be done for free though. Thanks again guys! :D

[Horse'n Around 22]

That looks terriffic,the red and black really set it off. It looks like your little girl was having a good time with you,priceless!

John

[Coadster32 793]

Got her back together last night. I was able to get two sets of cast iron weights on the rear rims. Both sets sere 30/35lbs each approx. This is the maiden voyage to the shop. No spots on the floor, at least for now. Motor ran nice, but needs a minor tweek. I still have to do the raised letters, and the hood ornament needs to be plated, but I'm ready to plow now. The shop floor hides alot of detail. I'll have to get pics at home against the cleaner cement floor.

[Ken B 3,116]

Looks great Chris. Now if we ever get some snow in New England!

[dgjks6 6]

I think I may have a new favorite tractor. That looks great. How quiet is it?