AMC RULES 36,945 #51 Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) 51 minutes ago, dells68 said: One thing that is messed up on the tractor is the steering wheel. Outside is almost perfect, but the center and spikes have a lot of the plastic chipped off. I thought about removing the rest of the plastic up to the outer ring like the earlier tractors. Don’t know whether to do this or search for a replacement. Might place a wanted ad later on. Check out one of our restoration guru's(Denny Clarke's) thread Dells... some good steering wheel refurbishing info in here. Edited February 17, 2019 by AMC RULES 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #52 Posted February 17, 2019 I just looked that over Craig. Very nice repair by the way Denny!! My wheel is far worse. I’ll try to get some pics if I feel like it later. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #53 Posted February 17, 2019 Ya can’t keep a good man down, no you can’t keep a good man down.... get well soon, Buddy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,719 #54 Posted February 17, 2019 3 hours ago, dells68 said: My wheel is far worse. You may be able to make a plaster mold of a good wheel, put your wheel into the mold and use the PC 7 to build that area up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #55 Posted February 17, 2019 Well, most of the damage is on the center of the wheel. I got up long enough to snap a pic and that wore me out. What do you guys think? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #56 Posted February 17, 2019 Can't hurt to try. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #57 Posted February 17, 2019 Funny thing is that the rest of the tractor is in great shape and complete. Somebody has put a lot of stress on that wheel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #58 Posted February 17, 2019 Cover it back up with mud. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #59 Posted February 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, oldredrider said: Cover it back up with mud. Don’t know Paul. Poor thing had taken a bath in it before I got there. I’d hate to cover it back up. I’m sure I paid extra for at least 50lbs of the stuff. Little horse needed to be rescued! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #60 Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, dells68 said: Funny thing is that the rest of the tractor is in great shape and complete. Somebody has put a lot of stress on that wheel! I broke one of the spokes on Putt Putt’s wheel shortly after I picked it up. It’s still broken, it might stay that way for quite some time. The seat and the steering wheel have earned scars over time, I can’t take them away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,719 #61 Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, dells68 said: Well, most of the damage is on the center of the wheel. Sand bast it, make your a two piece mold and give it a try. 5 hours ago, 953 nut said: You may be able to make a plaster mold of a good wheel, put your wheel into the mold and use the PC 7 to build that area up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #62 Posted February 19, 2019 Well, the steering wheel is taken care of. Thanks @Chris G! I’ll soak this one and try to give it a pull. Who knows, might need it sometime down the road. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #63 Posted February 22, 2019 I’m home today with Emory. He was diagnosed with flu type a yesterday. I heard a knock on the door and opened it to find a nice surprise. My steering wheel from @Chris G! It looks fantastic! Thanks Chris! Now I’ve just got to find time to work on the little guy. Think I’ll swap out the steering wheel, seat, and tune the motor and enjoy it for a while. Back to daddy doctor duty😉. 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #64 Posted February 22, 2019 Get well soon, little buddy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #65 Posted February 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, pullstart said: Get well soon, little buddy! Thanks Kevin. Emory fell asleep trying to wait on me to get home from PTO last night. He’s felt some better today. Still droopy though. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #67 Posted July 14, 2019 OuFinally got around to working on the 753. I drove it a while back, but the float hung and she just wouldn’t run. Well, no wonder! You wouldn’t believe all of the junk I cleaned out of the carb. The starter made a terrible roaring sound when running - bad bearings. I replaced the bearings and brushes and it starts great; but it doesn’t charge - the regulator smoked when the guy I bought it from started it, so I expected to have to order a regulator. I put on the 23x10.5-12 tires and weights I got from @sparky. I got the lift link and rod to hold the bar in travel position made and the sickle bar I got from @Lane Ranger is now mounted. I’m quitting on it now until after our summer show. I’m pleased with how she looks though! 10 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #68 Posted July 14, 2019 Looks Nice Dell! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #69 Posted July 16, 2019 May I suggest you trim those weight bolts? Don’t want them getting you between the shorts and the boots! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #70 Posted July 16, 2019 2 hours ago, pullstart said: May I suggest you trim those weight bolts? Don’t want them getting you between the shorts and the boots! Just haven’t had time Kevin. Our club show starts tomorrow and I’ve done well to wash them all. I had to go on the local tv news show yesterday and embarrass myself and everyone who knows me😂🤣😂. We’re at Emory’s correct neurology appt today - 2 1/2 hours away again!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #71 Posted July 16, 2019 We’ve all acted like a fool in public a time or three... here’s to Emory’s appointment being flawless! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,145 #72 Posted July 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: We’ve all acted like a fool in public a time or three... Only.... Every day.... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #73 Posted July 16, 2019 That steering wheel looks more like Frank’s than Putt Putt’s by the way... I see the original one is still on Here’s Frank’s wheel... there is heat warpage from welding the spoke back together... and I have no plans to fix it any more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #74 Posted July 16, 2019 @pullstart Emory got a great report! We’ve let him be off of his ADHD medicine for the summer and he’s gained 12+ pounds since his last dr visit. His medicine normally curbs his appetite. We go back in January. Eating at Calhoun’s on the river in Knoxville now. View from our table. 3 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,730 #75 Posted July 16, 2019 Woo hoo! Better than any tractor news! Great job, y’all! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
