Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #1 Posted April 27, 2014 I usually bring my GT-1600 to shows for tooling around but its way to "new" and gets no looks or respect from the old iron guys. This year I'm going to be on a newly acquired 1054 that I have been tinkering with this spring. I have her running great and it looks ok from 20 feet. I still have to get decals for her to be finished but its usable as is now. I do have the missing headlight lens, just need the O-ring to install it securely. Not totally sold on the stack yet . I also need to decide what to do with the rims, I might deviate from the standard almond color . Mike........... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #2 Posted April 27, 2014 Nice "new" Mike.... I'm thinkin' that some gloss black rims would look great on that tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #3 Posted April 27, 2014 looks great Sparky. I'm thinking more and more about another 1054 or even a 953 to replace the one my wife stole from me....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,970 #4 Posted April 27, 2014 Spinner hubcaps work for me! Also, love the stack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,809 #5 Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Take off the stack and make a small set of ZOOMIES! Some times I guess you can go a bit too far getting ready for a show. I decided to give Ezra some shine as the hood looked like the p.o. had tried some repaint work at one point. I got a nice shine but under the top layers of that old paint I found what look like acid rain spots. AND THEY AINT COMIN OFF!!!!! I'm just about sick over it too! Edited April 27, 2014 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #6 Posted April 27, 2014 Nice "new" Mike.... I'm thinkin' that some gloss black rims would look great on that tractor. That's exactly where I'm leaning. Gloss black with a ring of shiny silver paint to simulate a trim ring on all 4 rims. Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,089 #7 Posted April 27, 2014 Looks good Mike. It's about time you went more "Old School" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #8 Posted April 27, 2014 Take off the stack and make a small set of ZOOMIES! Ummm....what are zoomies ? Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #9 Posted April 27, 2014 These? or these? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #10 Posted April 27, 2014 Nice ol timer. And I know what you mean re newer vs. Old iron. I am thinking of calling my 522xi "outcast". Lol Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,809 #11 Posted April 27, 2014 The " Oldies" have it! Never seen a horse with sunglasses except Mr. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,279 #12 Posted April 27, 2014 Looks nice Mike. Those old horses do have a certain appeal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,717 #13 Posted April 27, 2014 Those 1054 Headlight o-rings should be replaced every 10-25 years or so, they tend to dry up, shrink and crack, then the headlight lens falls out and is lost. Never use any petroleum-based lubs on neoprene rubber - - - mineral oil or vegetable oil is best. (#228 Buna-N 70 o-rings, 2.5OD" x .13"CS). When reinstalling an old lens, it's smart to clean and then fine-sand (400 grit) the area where the o-ring will be. Scratches on the lens can be removed with very fine sandpaper (800, 1,000, 1,500 grit), brushed with toothpaste or Putz (rubbing compound), cleaned, then polished with a car lens wax and buffed. Super-Glue can repair deep scratches, nicks and even cracks in these lenses and hardly be noticeable. A good buffing will reduce the cloudiness from aging, if it's yellowish, nothing can be really be done for that. Stop by my booth at the Big Show, ask and I'll give you a pair of the correct o-rings for your new toy. Nice looking 1054, Glen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 861 #14 Posted April 27, 2014 MIKE I PLAN TO HAVE MY 1054 AT THE BIG SHOW. MAYBE WITH A DIESEL IN IT. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #15 Posted April 27, 2014 MIKE I PLAN TO HAVE MY 1054 AT THE BIG SHOW. MAYBE WITH A DIESEL IN IT. RUSS Dang it....someone always has something cooler than me... . Lookin forward to seeing that Russ! Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #16 Posted April 27, 2014 that's a nice looking tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,532 #17 Posted April 28, 2014 Do you have an alternator belt guard for that baby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #18 Posted April 28, 2014 Do you have an alternator belt guard for that baby? Not really....I have one but with all the tabs busted off. Mike............ Stop by my booth at the Big Show, ask and I'll give you a pair of the correct o-rings for your new toy. Nice looking 1054, Glen I'll take you up on that! Thanks Glen! Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
