Some pictures of my two 520's in restoration

[cleat 4,989]

This weekend was spend taking apart the front end of my 520 with the swept axle. Bearings are all cleaned, tires removed from the wheels. Spindles, axle, tie rods etc cleaned up. Tie rod ends painted. All nuts cleaned up.

 

 

This is the tool for removing the front tires. Worked perfectly, tires were off literally in a couple of minutes.

 

 

Now I just need to do some beadblasting and painting then reassemble the front end.

 

Cleat

 

 

 

[rexman72 210]

coming along very  nicely

[cleat 4,989]

Front spindles and tie rod tubes bead blasted and painted.

 

 

Front wheels are underway, pics to follow soon.

 

Cleat

[rexman72 210]

cant wait to see it put together

[KATO 115]

Very Nice Indeed!!

[scWHhauler 96]

It sure is nice to know that other great people think like i do Wheel Horses and Ford Mustang.   

[cleat 4,989]

Front end is starting to come together.

 

 

Cleat

[cleat 4,989]

Front wheels bead blasted and painted. Wheels are pitted so I will be using tubes.

 

 

I will wait a couple of weeks before mounting tires to hopefully lessen paint damage.

 

Cleat

[cleat 4,989]

Removed one rear tire from the wheel using the cheap tire tool. It worked but would work better if the center rod was longer for these 8.5" wide wheels.

 

Only did one because I have one extra wheel and the front is only held up by the jack.

 

 

Cleat

[cleat 4,989]

I spent some more time today putting on more bits and pieces. Here are some general views.

 

I want to wait a little longer before mounting the front tires to allow paint to dry some more.

 

Deck lift rod is also hanging to allow the bellcrank paint to dry.

 

 

Cleat

[motox25 36]

Looking great, were the plastics in that good of shape or did you use something to restore them?

[cleat 4,989]

Fuel tank is from Joes outdoor power, Dash is from a person parting a 520 in Ontario. Fuel tank was simply cleaned and polished with Mothers back to black. Dash had some paint overspray on it I removed with paint stripper then cleaned and applied the Mothers. Hydro fan was just cleaned up with spray nine. Foot rest pads are new. Steering wheel was cleand and Mothers applied.

 

All control and Tach-a-matic handles and knobs are new. Fuel lines are new.

 

Thanks, Cleat

[motox25 36]

I will definitely be applying some to my badly faded plastics.  Thanks

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

yo cleat, thumbs up.  looking great, and when I think what you paid for those 520,s.  Question, are you painting in garage, rattle cans or gun? curious, I have to figure out the same soon. Thanks

 

Glenn

[cleat 4,989]

Total cost is much more now. I am rattle can painting some at home, some at work. Bead blasting is done at work. My neighbor is going to paint the hoods and fenders when he gets back from vacation with his spray guns.

 

He painted the hood, sides, and rear fenders on the Ford LGT and also painted the Black Merkur for me.

 

Thanks, Cleat

 

 

[cleat 4,989]

New front tires mounted on cleaned and painted wheels.

 

Bearings etc cleaned and ready for installation

 

 

[cleat 4,989]

Well; I cannot post any more pictures but the restoration in still underway.

 

Cleat

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[cleat 4,989]

Membership issue resolved.

 

Front inner bearing and new seal installed.

 

Wheel installed, outer bearing in place and properly adjusted then locked into place with a new cotter key.

 

New hubcap installed.

 

Front view showing front end back together, just needs the alignment to be completed.

 

Picture showing the tractor in it's current state of assembly.

 

[cleat 4,989]

Rear wheels have been bead blasted and painted. Just have to get the new tires on order then install.

 

 

 

Cleat

[cleat 4,989]

This is my little Helper, Bailey my 8 year old daughter and only child.

 

She held the tires from turning on the wheels so the mounting tool would work.

 

 

Cleat

 

 

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[cleat 4,989]

Installed 5 7/16" x 1-1/2" fine thread grade 8 bolts and flat washers from rear of rear hub to form studs.

 

Now to mount wheel is just like a car, much easier.

 

 

Cleat

[cleat 4,989]

Finally got the floor mat material for 520 number 2 ( back one in the pictures). Cut it out and contact cemented the rubber mats down. These foot rests were made at my plant years ago since the originals rusted out from too much salt.

 

 

Cleat

[rexman72 210]

glad your sharing your restore with us