Martin 2,131 #151 Posted May 13, 2012 alright dad, real funny, wheres the wheels? what do you think im going to carry it around everywhere. ive got a smile on my face at the moment, but that aint gonna last forever.......... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #152 Posted May 13, 2012 alright dad, real funny, wheres the wheels? what do you think im going to carry it around everywhere. ive got a smile on my face at the moment, but that aint gonna last forever.......... I would be getting this picture blown up ,framed and hanging in the shop. Great ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #153 Posted May 13, 2012 alright dad, real funny, wheres the wheels? what do you think im going to carry it around everywhere. ive got a smile on my face at the moment, but that aint gonna last forever.......... I would be getting this picture blown up ,framed and hanging in the shop. Great ! Yeah Martin, he was wondering why I didn't just finish up today. He said "but dad, all you have to do is put the engine and the tires back on". I said there was a little more to it than that, and he just looked at me like he thought I was being lazy. SHeeeeSH!! Hydro, I just may do that. It was Love AT First Sight! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #154 Posted May 14, 2012 It sure looks good and he really looks happy with it. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #155 Posted May 14, 2012 he just looked at me like he thought I was being lazy. SHeeeeSH!! Priceless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byrunner 0 #156 Posted May 15, 2012 I walked into Matt's shop this afternoon and I saw the BOSS was checking to make shure there was no slacking off on this project. Byron :angry-extinguishflame: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #157 Posted May 15, 2012 Well, rather than boring everyone talking about the tractor, I'll let the pics speak for themselves. We're getting close now! Oh by the way, Byron! Byron, is a buddy of mine! Matt :flags-texas: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #158 Posted May 15, 2012 Wow that went by fast and it turned out great. I bet he is really happy with it. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,172 #159 Posted May 15, 2012 Nice Tractor Matt, Your son looks pretty Happy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #160 Posted May 15, 2012 I think the brand name Standard is so appropriate in this particular instance, because I imagine Danny is gonna be setting the standard on that bad boy, once it's finished. Looking really good so far Matt. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #161 Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks everyone! Not much left now, I still have to wire it, along with various other odds, and ends. Danny is bouncing off the walls happy! I'm not sure he'll sleep tonight. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #162 Posted May 16, 2012 matt, its turned out awesome. your boy looks very excited, be sure to post a video of him on his first ride....... you did a very nice job on a unique piece of machinery....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #163 Posted May 16, 2012 Matt, Outstanding job on a unique little tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,141 #164 Posted May 16, 2012 Very nice! I bet your son and his tractor will get all kinds of attention at the tractor shows with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #165 Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks to all for the kind words. I actually rode it around today, wow did that bring back some childhood memories. Still have a little wiring, and some carb work to do, but overall it was great. I'm not going to tell Danny I was riding it! I have to say that it felt alot smaller than it did when I was a kid. Matt :flags-texas: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #166 Posted May 17, 2012 Looks good Buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #167 Posted May 17, 2012 Know that you got that done he will want to show it off to all his friends. He should be a big hit at the tractor shows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #168 Posted May 18, 2012 I can't wait...when's the big reveal happening? :teasing-poke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #169 Posted May 18, 2012 His birthday is the 25th Craig, but I did take a short video of the tractor today for practice. If I get it figured out, then there should be a video up here in a while. I wanted to do this, so I wouldn't mess up on the video of the Big Birthday Reveal. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #170 Posted May 18, 2012 Well here it is, I hope? Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #171 Posted May 18, 2012 looks and runs great, matt..... better watch out we dont spill the beans about you riding it to danny, though.......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #172 Posted May 18, 2012 I guess my camera doesn't take very good video, it doesn't look near as shinny in that video as it does in person. Oh well, its the only camera I have. I was really quite pleased with myself, that's the first video I've ever done. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #173 Posted May 18, 2012 Sure looks and runs good. You have much better video taking skills than I do LOL Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #174 Posted May 18, 2012 Wonderful job with your first video Matt. I'm sure Danny's gonna be thrilled on his big day. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #175 Posted May 19, 2012 Ya know guys, I'd never listened to myself on video before, and I just realized, I sound like a Redneck! SHEEEESH! :ROTF: Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites