jm46322 32 #1 Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Just as the title reads i was thinking.... (what in its self is dangerous) but it still is a little chilly to go in the garage and start the real work i have a 654 that is getting a complete redo and a 604 with no spark and needing some tlc so i do have a little work ahead of me so why not even f dream of more.. so here it is i am laying it all on the table i am dreaming of taking some parts and building myself a tractor do you guys think this would work? first think of finding a fairly nice donor frame with a cool hood it has neat lines then add a set of these what you think looking good with the parts now a little some of this stuff is there any way that i could end up with this not really sure what the first one is but i really like the 1045 and as the saying goes "if you cant find one build one." Edited January 17, 2015 by jm46322 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted January 16, 2015 I think its been done before with no major problems 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #3 Posted January 16, 2015 Sure, why not. I just wouldn't put a 1045 emblem on it, the 1045 guys can spot it quick as there are other differences. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,864 #4 Posted January 16, 2015 I took several piles of parts from donor tractors and built this from scratch. It's not a 1045, but it is proof that if you can dream it, you can build it. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm46322 32 #5 Posted January 16, 2015 Sure, why not. I just wouldn't put a 1045 emblem on it, the 1045 guys can spot it quick as there are other differences. But if i make it go fast....... they wont have time to look and see...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,256 #6 Posted January 16, 2015 It wouldn't be 'numbers matching' and it would hurt your sale price on Barrett Jackson but it's a lot of fun and you'll end up with a great tractor. sorry, I'm watching the Scottsdale auction as I type this.... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #7 Posted January 16, 2015 You can mix or match parts and it will still be a Wheel Horse. Another Wheel Horse saved, and you did it your way. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #8 Posted January 16, 2015 Do it man! And post pictures! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Horse 22 #9 Posted January 17, 2015 I say build it to your specs..that's the beauty of a hobby like this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #10 Posted January 18, 2015 MY SON SAYS " THAT LOOKS JUST PLAIN MEAN" (THAT MEANS REAL GOOD) GOOD JOB...!!! NEXT !!!!!!! ?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #11 Posted January 18, 2015 Here's my 1257 I built this summer, added 8 speed trans, rebuild 12hp kohler, rebuilt starter generator, new wiring with solenoid. Love mine glad I built it. It's my go to horse. Tom 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #12 Posted January 19, 2015 Shynon, that looks way cool and pretty darn stout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm46322 32 #13 Posted January 19, 2015 its something about that hood line paired with the round fenders that just draws me to like that style. the more replys i get the more i am talking my self into doing it or maybe getting the parts so i can put the project on the list passing up donnor parts are sometimes lifelong mistakes look.bmp what would a fair price be for this? what you see is what I get. just got to talk my self into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
