motor12 367 #1 Posted December 31, 2014 Just wondering what you restore when not working on your tractor. This is what I restored this year. first a 1929 Maytag washing machine motor then a 1947 Elgin outboard. Next a 1925 Stover 2hp hit & miss motor and finally my 1964/854 Wheel horse. Different challenge on each project, but the feeling was the same when they cranked over the first time. 17 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #2 Posted December 31, 2014 I've spent most of my time this winter working on my decks and implements Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,655 #3 Posted December 31, 2014 VERY NICE work Motor12. Love the washing machine motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #4 Posted January 1, 2015 motor12, you have a very nice collection of.....well, internal combustion engines! Very nice job restoring them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,695 #5 Posted January 1, 2015 I restored a 1957 Bolens super ride-a-matic Brian 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,971 #6 Posted January 1, 2015 A GREEN AND YELLOW TRACTOR!!!! I restored myself and you ain't gettin any pics! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #7 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Did a mechanical restoration to get this ol' back on it's feet... can't speak to what extent the operator got "restored" though. Edited January 1, 2015 by AMC RULES 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #8 Posted January 1, 2015 the Bolens looks great, I love restored iron no matter the color...but kinda partial to RED.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,214 #9 Posted January 1, 2015 I only finished two projects this year but came close on a third. Here is my David Bradley finished, my 1958 Gravely L that I freshened to sell, and my MW Chor Trac all painted but not re-assembled. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,655 #10 Posted January 1, 2015 Beautiful Bolens Brian. Very nice no matter the color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,313 #11 Posted January 1, 2015 Great pictures guys...love that Elgin Outboard. Well, Ive restored (re-built) a number of Wheel Horse transmissions again this year, but I got into fixing up a bunch of old chairs that have been over at my Mom's for years. I think I have done about 9 or 10 this year. Here is a couple of picks... 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #12 Posted January 1, 2015 My Renegade . Before & after . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #13 Posted January 1, 2015 Great pictures guys...love that Elgin Outboard. Well, Ive restored (re-built) a number of Wheel Horse transmissions again this year, but I got into fixing up a bunch of old chairs that have been over at my Mom's for years. I think I have done about 9 or 10 this year. Here is a couple of picks... 2012_0721CHAIR0001.JPG 2012_0721CHAIR0020.JPG Nice Steve! You can't buy that kind of quality any more! Are they stainded with a little "Rock-in-Rye" in the mix? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #14 Posted January 1, 2015 Didn't do anything non wheel horse, but did finish my lawn ranger and 58, and worked on a 59 and 57 that aren't done yet. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #15 Posted January 1, 2015 I have restored a 10" Brinly moldboard plow. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #16 Posted January 1, 2015 Some really cool restorations ya'll did this year. thanks for sharing!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 490 #17 Posted January 2, 2015 I restored a 1957 Bolens super ride-a-matic Hey Brian, In all seriousness, when you get tired of looking at the Bolens, let me know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,261 #18 Posted January 2, 2015 This is the machine I did over a year ago, which got me started looking for a different project, and that's how I ended up here, working on a Wheel Horse. This is 1947 Bolens Huski Gardener. I've used it to plow my 1/4 mile driveway for over 15 years. I want to see the old iron stay running. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #19 Posted January 2, 2015 This is the machine I did over a year ago, which got me started looking for a different project, and that's how I ended up here, working on a Wheel Horse. This is 1947 Bolens Huski Gardener. I've used it to plow my 1/4 mile driveway for over 15 years. I want to see the old iron stay running. THAT...is beautiful!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #20 Posted January 2, 2015 I have restored a 10" Brinly moldboard plow. What color white did you use. Looks great. Sent from my tractor seat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,051 #21 Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) I restored a 1957 Bolens super ride-a-matic 101_0130.JPG 101_0133.JPG Brian That is one of the most beautiful tractors i have ever seen. Is that a stainless rope pulley? Edited January 2, 2015 by formariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #22 Posted January 3, 2015 This year just flew buy. Between work, my son, a now pregnant wife, the house there just doesn't seem to be much time left to get much else done. I did get the 856 back in running order including a rebuild of the engine. I have been slowly restoring a 1971 Ski Doo Elan for my son to have when he is older. I redid an old tow behind utility sled that pulls behind a snowmobile. Im still in the process of "restoring" my back yard including the installation of a decent sized patio/fire pit area. Does that count? Wish I had pictures of all my projects but there doesn't seem to be enough time for even that. With the 2nd child on the way im going to have to keep any new projects to a minimum for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #23 Posted January 3, 2015 What color white did you use. Looks great. Sent from my tractor seat. I did this about a year ago, and I don't remember for sure the color white, however; I think it was Ivory Bisque by Rustoleum. The black is part powder coated and part Rustoleum Gloss Black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #24 Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks 23. It looks great. Sent from my tractor seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
