1973 10hp - 8 Speed Refresh

[martinarcher 59]

Awesome!   Thanks Mike..... I think I'll follow your cues! 

Thanks for posting the finished pics!  It turned out beautiful!   Excellent job! 

[dclarke 4,113]

Looks good, Mike!

[MikesRJ 558]

Thank you, Martin and Denny.

[Horse46 519]

Inspiring, I must get off my a55 and pay mine some attention.

[Brian01 481]

I used Int' Harvester Red on my 68 Electro 12, it has also wrinkled in a few spots, but oh well...wasn't shooting for show quality....still looks 99.9% better than it did.

[MikesRJ 558]

Now on to the deck ... Pics to follow this weekend. This should be a short turn-around. :)

Edited July 1, 2015 by MikesRJ

[martinarcher 59]

It's never hard to find a project is it?  

[MikesRJ 558]

Deck parts coming up red! On tap for tomorrow ... the shell and the remaining small bits and pieces.

 

[MikesRJ 558]

I can now say it's completed! Even cut the grass with it today.

Edited July 4, 2015 by MikesRJ

[Brian01 481]

Lookin good

[AMC RULES 37,251]

Looks just...
sooo... right.   

[martinarcher 59]

Looks awesome Mike!  That had to be one of the funnest grass mowings in a while!  Looking forward to mine!!  

[rmaynard 16,700]

Looks like it could use a couple of knobs on the throttle and choke....

[Kelsey 91]

.................That's a beautiful thing.

[MikesRJ 558]

Certainly needs them knobs, just wish that Maynard guy would hurry up and mail them! LOL

[MikesRJ 558]

Knobs and final engine and deck decals installed. All decals by Denny Clarke and http://www.RedoYourHorse.com! Finally done!

Edited July 12, 2015 by MikesRJ

[jackhammer 550]

Sweet  . . .fine job

[martinarcher 59]

Nice job Mike!  Looks great!   Job well done!  You're getting me excited for when I get my engine back.  

Edited July 12, 2015 by martinarcher

[Dad&Kev 31]

great job Mike that's the finest refresh I have ever seen. And I learned allot about my paint problems after reading your posts and am glad i'm not alone  

[MikesRJ 558]

Though there was nothing major wrong with the machine before the engine failure, there were several "personality" issues it possessed. Things like safety switches not always activating, stray rattles and loose components, etc. It's nice to jump on the machine and with the turn of the key, off you go. Very refreshing indeed. Funny thing is that the last few weekends, while working in the yard, I've had several people pass by the house, turn around at the next street, and head back to pull into my driveway, just to take a closer look. Surprising how many people still long for the days, and recognize the quality, of these machines.

[MikesRJ 558]

What a surprise! I received an honor due to this restore. The Tractor Data website decided to use my images of this restore as the example tractor. Pretty cool, indeed.

http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/000/4/7/478-wheel-horse-10hp-photos.html

Edited August 18, 2015 by MikesRJ

[Aldon 4,828]

That's cool recognition for sure.

[martinarcher 59]

Mike,

What did you do the raised lettering on the engine cover with?  Paint marker?  It looks good!  I'm applying the finishing touches to the B-100 and liked what you did there.  

Thanks!

[MikesRJ 558]

Silver paint marker, @martinarcher.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499]

Mike, I wanted to throw a job well done compliment. Looks fantastic, just luv looking through the pics again.

glenn