702 50 year inspection and re-paint

[Mike in Esko 34]

I joined the forum a few months ago and also started on a disassemble and re-paint project on my late Dad's favorite lawn machine. As far as I know this 702 has never been washed or re-painted in it's lifetime. With baseball over the summer and a lot of time spent packing up my Mom for a move to the city, I haven't had an overabundance of time to spend on this project. But I have got some done on it and thought I'd share the status of it...

Here it is before the tear-down:

Here it is in pieces:

Here it is in a rolling frame status:

Here is the trusty 7 HP Kohler all ready to be bolted on:

I've also received the new stickers from Redoyourhorse.com and they're ready to go and look great...

Now it is just a matter of sandblasting the fenders, seat, hood and remaining guards...should be done soon. Then the snow plow and the mower deck...

Who knows, maybe then I'll tear apart the C-120 and repeat the process...

Thanks to all on this forum for the information and inspiration as I do this!

MB

[Irv 115]

So far, so good! Your Dad would be proud.

[COMMANDO6 20]

Nice job. Sorry about your dad, though. I can see why this tractor would mean a lot to you. You've done great work so far. Keep it up! :thumbs2:

[can whlvr 991]

looks great so far :thumbs2:

[Coadster32 793]

Great job! It'll last your lifetime if you treat it like you currently are.

[1991ysr50 0]

Looks very nice sir !! :thumbs2:

[wheelhorse656 20]

Very nice. That is one sharp tractor

[jbumgarner 12]

That is going to be a sharp tractor once you get her complete. I plan to start my 702 in a couple weeks and hope i have as good of results as you seem to be having. :thumbs2:

[sgtsampay 117]

Wow, very nice restore. :thumbs2:

[fabricator2009 48]

:thumbs2: Lookin good.

[shorts 182]

looks good, a 702 is the tractor that got me hooked as a youngster.

[Mike in Esko 34]

Thanks for all the compliments guys...the engine is now mounted and the tool box, fenders and seat are on as well. Ordered a re-pro seat cover and waiting to get it. I should have pictures over the weekend. All that is left is the hood, mower deck and snow plow. Really enjoying the project, like I said I might just do the C-120 next year...

Mike

[Mike in Esko 34]

Some new pictures...all that is left to do now is the hood, snow plow and mower deck. I'll get the hood and plow done before the snow flies but the deck is going to have to wait until spring. I got the repro seat cover off of e-bay and it is decent quality, but the red is a tad bit off...oh well, it beats the hunk of carpet that acted as a seat cover 6 months ago!

As you can see, I didn't tear down the engine and rebuild it...just painted up the tins and other bolt on pieces...

Mike

[COMMANDO6 20]

Now to make it a really nice restore, you'd throw a hood on there! :thumbs2:

[family tradition 0]

you gave me alot of inspiration to do my 312-8 in memory of my grand father . which his motor blew and he got rid of it . but i went out and bought another for my place and wanna redo it in memory of him

[speedyleedy 205]

thats really sweet :thumbs2:

[Mike in Esko 34]

Well...several months later and I can call this done. Except for the mower deck.

Here it is with the hood completed.

And now, ready for winter.

Finally, just one more pic. Here is the old girl with her bigger, younger and jealous brother.

Next spring I'll get the mower done but now it is hunting shack time.

Thanks for looking at the pics! Cheers!

Mike

[multihobbyguy 35]

Congrats!!!! Looks great! Should be ready for the next 50 years.

[neil 2,398]

Now that looks REALLY SMART you done a fantastic job , its given me the insentive to get mine finished, WELL DONE & great pics

[Horse'n Around 22]

Thats looks terrific,. You did a super job on it :dunno:

[JimD 3,345]

:dunno: :wh:

[fabricator2009 48]

I have my late father's D160. He replaced the 16hp. with a 20hp magnum. I will restore it sometime in the future. Hope it turns out as nice as yours. Good job.

[Don1977 604]

Good for another 50 years. Looks great.

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

Looks great! :dunno: