BadDad 1 #1 Posted August 24, 2008 As some of you know I bought 3 old tractors this is a link to the work I have done & am doing to the 855. I will be adding pictures as the work goes on. If any one sees something I need to do let me know please. I want to thank TT for all your help. www.baddads.net/855 I have had all the parts blasted & I am going to have it powder coated. I had to have some work done to the frame, it had a crack in it. I still need some help on the fender & the seat. I would like to see a picture of how it goes together. The one I have is all messed up, & I don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowmaster 0 #2 Posted August 24, 2008 http://www.baddads.net/855/ i made your link clickable. pics are a little slow to dl. looks good though! thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #3 Posted August 24, 2008 The seat bolts right to the fender with two bolts in the middle, you can move it to the front holes or back one's to fit you better. When I restore one of my tractors with that set up, I'm going to fab up some rubber bushings to go under the seat to keep it up off the paint, maybe a 1/4" I've been thinking rubber bumbers found on older car doors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowmaster 0 #4 Posted August 24, 2008 The seat bolts right to the fender with two bolts in the middle, you can move it to the front holes or back one's to fit you better. When I restore one of my tractors with that set up, I'm going to fab up some rubber bushings to go under the seat to keep it up off the paint, maybe a 1/4" I've been thinking rubber bumbers found on older car doors. good thought, look better than a cut up peice of tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #5 Posted August 25, 2008 I used the rubber bushings out of old shock absorbers for seat mounting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #6 Posted August 26, 2008 Here's a link to the type of seat on my 855: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/sto..._6970_7687_7687 I bought one of these for my 856 several years ago. Held up well so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDad 1 #7 Posted September 9, 2008 Ok here is an update to the rebuild of the 855. I got all the parts back today from the power coating guy. They look good, I made some mistakes. I left the rubber handle grip for the lift on there & it is no good now. (Have to get a new one) I also thought the powder coating would be a little forgiving on imperfections, I was wrong. I needed to spend more time working on the sheet metal. The 1100 special I worked two weeks on the painting, & sanding of it. I have made a series of links to follow the progress of the restoration. Here is the link: Restoration I will post more pictures as time goes by. Thank you all for your help. Donnie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #8 Posted September 9, 2008 Nice progress, Donnie. Looks GREAT! BTW, I took a look around your web site - you've got some real talent, my man! Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #9 Posted September 9, 2008 Lookin good Donnie... can't wait to see it get put back together! Those powder coated parts sure are purdy!! :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,587 #10 Posted September 9, 2008 I'm thinking whoever did the powder coating could certainly get some more business around here.... Looks GREAT! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmuone 15 #11 Posted September 9, 2008 Great work there BadBad...and good work to the picture taker also. I looked at all those pictures and it is amazing how much work you have already done. I have a daughter, her husband and Nr 1 and Nr 3 granddaughter living there in Pflugherville. Have a good un........DT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDad 1 #12 Posted September 10, 2008 Thank you for the kind words about my web site. I enjoy photography a lot; my wife & I do that together, not like the wheel horse stuff. The people who did my powder coating are the same people who did George Strait's tour bus. I am very happy with there work. bumone you will have to have your daughter, her husband & grandkids to stop by some time. I have new seals to put in transmission, & parts to rebuild carb, along with new head bolts & spacers. More pictures soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDad 1 #13 Posted April 15, 2009 Well the 855 is done. I have put on the last parts today. I am looking forward to getting started on the 800 special. Here is a picture of the 855. I thank all of you for your help in restoring this tractor. Donnie. 855 picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #14 Posted April 15, 2009 Donnie, that came out amazing :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #15 Posted April 15, 2009 Sharp looking tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #16 Posted April 15, 2009 Looks great, Donnie. Something to be proud of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #17 Posted April 15, 2009 Nice work, Donnie! That's a sharp looking machine! Duff :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
