Coadster32 793 #1 Posted May 12, 2011 Well, I thought I'd get down to two roundhoods and be happy. This little bugger made it's way into my garage late last week. It needed a bit of TLC, but I got her running, and am quite pleased. The start/gen fires it up, and charges @13.5 avg thu throttle range. It was wired up 1/2 bad, fluids in motor/trans were pretty runny, carb dirty, points dirty, etc. (as you all know how it goes). Anyway, I took it for it's maiden voyage tonight. The motor purrs like a kitten, tires hold air, and tins look real nice. (except for typ. split in hood). She smokes a little, the tranny is a little winey, the fuel pump connector leaks a little, as does some motor, tranny seals. It's perfect! She looks great sitting next to the 551 and 854. Price was right. Enjoy the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted May 12, 2011 I thing the little guy says "thanks for the new toy dad!" Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,539 #3 Posted May 12, 2011 He is back !!! It looks like it is not yours though.... The little man has "dibs" on that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #4 Posted May 12, 2011 Nice find Chris, looks great! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #5 Posted May 12, 2011 Nice find Chris! Congrats :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #6 Posted May 12, 2011 Thanks guys. I bought a new battery for it last night, and will clean up some of the wiring tonight. I told the guys at work that I'm going to leave it original, and not restore it. They laughed at me. (perhaps they know something that I don't yet) .I'm hoping to drive it to work tomorrow. As far as the little guy, I think with a little liquid courage, I can take em' :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,292 #7 Posted May 12, 2011 Great find Chris...she is a beauty. Thanks for sharing, I love the round hoods. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #8 Posted May 12, 2011 Very nice Chris The trouble is it just makes me want to add a round hood to my small collection :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #9 Posted May 12, 2011 good looking horse Chris but you need to change that belt guard decal to 753 Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #10 Posted May 12, 2011 Nice score Chris :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #11 Posted May 12, 2011 The little guy looks like he's got fire in his eyes. I wouldn't recommend you messing with his tractor. I think he'd take you down. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #12 Posted May 13, 2011 but you need to change that belt guard decal to 753 Good eye Brian! I do have a question though. What is the main difference between the 3 and the 5 middle numbers? I am guessing Starter/Gen vs. Block starter? That wouldn't make sence as I have a 551 block starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
