Introduction and the start of my restoration!

[Jack Fate 7]

i took the day off today to run some much needed errands, and decided to build an e-tank at lunch.  I think it came out pretty good.  The first culprit was one of the footrests.

 

here's the tank...

 

 

 

starting to "cook"

 

 

here she is before the dip...

 

 

 

i'll post pics when it's done, hope it comes out good.

So been looking on how to build an E-Tank , found only e ciggerett tank

I'll bet someone here knows

[KATO 115]

Type electrolysis-tank in google ...you will get lots of info :handgestures-thumbupright:

[Jack Fate 7]

Thanks just what I needed " electrolisis" was the key word here

Cheers

[Thehunter 9]

here's how I secured the wheel to the hub to the dual wheel adapter...

 

 

added stainless fill plug

 

 

does anyone have a spare brake link (p/n 3979).  I am in desperate need!!!  let me know the price if you have one you can part with please.

 

[Thehunter 9]

I got the brake band painted and I installed a new friction liner of the same dimensions.  I used 2 ton epoxy and clamped it all together overnight.  Once the epoxy squeezed out the sides I immediately wiped it off using white vinegar.  that is the only stuff I've found that dissolves two part epoxy

 

 

 

[kaiser 100]

really nice work. i can't wait to restore one of my own. just need to finish a car first.

this thread rocks!

[Thehunter 9]

brake band material bonded very nice

 

 

installed

 

[Thehunter 9]

rebuilt the carb last night with new needle seat, float needle and gaskets.

 

 

 

cleaned all the needle ports

 

 

 

polished the carb body with a wire wheel, also took the fuel pump off and did that as well

 

 

all installed.  I think i'm going to restrip the air filter and breather cover and paint them blue as well to match

 

[Thehunter 9]

hi all, got the hood stand filler panel and bracket welded, thanks Mike. 

 

 

 

welds ground and first coat of primer

 

I sandblasted (again) the air filter cover to match the engine, the red didn't look right.  installed new air filter and prefilter.

 

 

[Thehunter 9]

my buddy fabricated a custom length tie rod, thanks Mark, came out perfect!

 

 

my ocd kicked in and I had to make a new button for the point pusher.  I couldn't have that old plastic orange one in there.

 

old vs. new

 

 

button installed

 

 

tie rod installed

 

[Thehunter 9]

the thumb screws had to be turned down in the lathe, they were too long and were hitting the steering gear at the end of the stroke.  thanks again Mark.

 

 

put the grass screen on just to see how it looked painted to match the wheels, I like it

 

 

and here's where I'm at now

 

[Thehunter 9]

got the rear brake linkage all setup

 

 

new starter generator, was an inch longer than stock, needed to use a 1" spacer

 

 

 

points set to .020 @ open, and cover installed with bushing

 

[Thehunter 9]

got the fenders and tank painted, and the dash decal painted to match the wheels, decal installed

 

 

closeup of the tank, very happy w/ how the paint wet out

 

 

 

used a scotchbrite pad chucked up in a drill to apply a brushed finish on the gas cap

 

 

I was trying to adjust the throttle linkage spring when it snapped... directly into my hand.  I think this is the 4th time this tractor has drawn blood.

 

[Pullstart 59,535]

Hey - WH red!  Sorry to hear about the mishaps along the way...  Nice progress!

[Thehunter 9]

torqued the head bolts to spec, torqued the flywheel nut, installed flywheel cover and installed new decals

 

 

 

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

Looking good! I really like that grass screen!

[horsesaver98 18]

that is looking real good  

[Thehunter 9]

hi all, made a lot of progress this week.  I bought another tool box on ebay that was in perfect shape.  got that painted and mounted, along with the dash tower and fenders.  I installed the shift pattern decal, and mounted the gas tank finally. Next I have to do the wiring and sort out the exhaust mounting.  And cut the steering shaft to the proper height.

 

 

[welderman85 53]

Great work I really like the dual rear wheels

[Thehunter 9]

got the starter generator bracket installed

 

 

got the steering wheel painted and installed

 

 

installed the fuel bowl under the tank

 

[mtm100 0]

Where's the bushing for the steering shaft?

Bet someone is going to be making one soon

[jbumgarner 12]

Looks good, I really wish I had friends like yours that were local.  Great job, cant wait to see it finished.

[Thehunter 9]

got the fuel line in

 

 

side panel primed (I added a return tab on the bottom to prevent the belt from rubbing on a raw edge).  just making sure everything fits ok here...

 

 

wanted to see what the disk harrow looked like hooked up

 

[Thehunter 9]

cleaned and mounted the amp gauge

 

 

painted the voltage regulator cover and got it mounted to the starter generator

 

[jaebo74 7]

I really enjoy the blue engine, it breaks the monotony of everything solid red. (not that i don't just love red)