AMC RULES 37,117 #26 Posted September 18, 2014 Making nice progress... keep up the great work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #27 Posted September 19, 2014 Jack. If you put in a couple eyes and a nose it looks like a dog with big floppy ears. Lol Anyway....Looking great and coming together super nice. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #28 Posted September 21, 2014 And with the hood finished up and mounted. I still have to find an upper dash. I got a couple of local contacts last evening and hope something pans out. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #29 Posted September 21, 2014 Jack, its looks perfect as stands. Heck, you dont even have to finish it. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #30 Posted September 21, 2014 Jack, the silver really looks great with the black. a subtle color change that, i think, really works with that tractor..... great choice on color and its really coming together well...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #31 Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks Guys. I want to get the Tractor done and then put it in the corner. I plan to do the motor this Winter. Lots of Fall work piling up for me here and at my Dads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #32 Posted September 21, 2014 And now with some gingerbread attached. Terry sure is the Man for these decals! Thanks Terry! They look great. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,117 #33 Posted September 21, 2014 Looks great... putting the Briggs back in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #34 Posted September 21, 2014 i got to stop looking at those pics, next thing ill be pulling the 1848 down for some work...... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #35 Posted September 21, 2014 That turned out super nice, great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #36 Posted September 21, 2014 Looks great... putting the Briggs back in it? There was no motor on it Craig. Its getting a 14 Kohler. i got to stop looking at those pics, next thing ill be pulling the 1848 down for some work...... Were all wondering which one will be next. Lol. That turned out super nice, great job! Thanks Geno. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #37 Posted September 21, 2014 i got to stop looking at those pics, next thing ill be pulling the 1848 down for some work...... Martin You know you are already planning your next rebuild. It's just a matter of time before you start it. Jack That is one good looking tractor. A very clean build and great concept. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #38 Posted September 30, 2014 The donor tractor. I need the motor, upper dash and Steering wheel for sure. Probably some other things too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,141 #39 Posted October 1, 2014 This is coming out very nice! One of these days I will find a Work Horse, always wanted one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #40 Posted October 1, 2014 Great work!! Looks awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #41 Posted October 1, 2014 Jack,,, work sure doesnt scare you. I mean you jump in with both feet. That is turning out real sweet. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,004 #42 Posted October 2, 2014 I'm putting together some photos for a 2015 calendar and I'm thinking the completed shot of this one will included. Beautiful!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #43 Posted October 18, 2014 Robbed the Dash off of the 414 and gave it some reinforcing in the weak area. Gonna go with the flange bearing trick learned here to support the steering shaft. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #44 Posted October 19, 2014 Just had a chance to catch up in your build.Pretty darn nice for a "clean up and paint"! A super clean tractor for sure. Nice work ,Jack. :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #45 Posted October 20, 2014 The reinforcement looks really nice. They should have done something like that at the factory... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #46 Posted October 20, 2014 I like it. You are doing a great job and will b e very proud when it is finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #47 Posted November 22, 2014 The garage is just to dern cold. We have had 3 nights below 15 here this week. Anyway, I been getting some small parts off and redoing them at work. moving forward anyway. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #48 Posted November 22, 2014 Hey Jack,,least your ,moving forward not backward. Just do what you can do. I can barely get anything on the 500 done. Looks great what you did so far. I have every confidence in you. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #49 Posted November 23, 2014 At least it's coming along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwiss1995 17 #50 Posted November 27, 2014 Looking great! Thats one thing I want to do with my GT 1142 is to put a kohler in it. Other than the briggs, it's a true wheel horse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites