WHNJ701 4,164 #1 Posted November 9, 2019 most get parted out. this one is getting parted in. I had another post going on this but here is the new one i will keep updating. I lost count I think it's 9 different tractor parts so far. mostly everything is ready for reassembly. this project started from a center steering column with a serial tag, thought it would be fun to piece it back together. alot of time and cash going into it. alot of members here contributed to it with parts which I say thank you to 1 5 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #2 Posted November 9, 2019 here's the old post 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,723 #3 Posted November 9, 2019 Sooo cool! Part in away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,140 #4 Posted November 9, 2019 Pretty awesome.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,558 #5 Posted November 9, 2019 Awesome looking build so far!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,688 #6 Posted November 9, 2019 Love to see fresh red paint! That will be a very nice machine very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #7 Posted November 10, 2019 spent the afternoon working on getting the front end bolted up. put the hitch on made up a new lift cable. didn't realize I have the wrong parking brake, I will need to track one down. I am really liking the black wheels. tomorrow or Monday I need to put the new gasket for the fuel tank and get that bolted together. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #8 Posted November 11, 2019 it lives, well sort of, it rolls. put the gas tank together this morning and steering wheel, fitted the hood and drilled 2 holes for the studs for the modified hood (this hood was described in the other post). bolted up the rest of sheet metal and put rear wheels on. tomorrow I will install the one of kind decal kit, which is totally awesome. I need to decide on an engine, I have a k181, a bunch of k91 s, I think i might go with a brand new briggs, I put one in a panzer and I liked it, it is easy for the kids to use. still alot to do on it 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,737 #9 Posted November 11, 2019 Being an 854, I vote for the k181, its what it was born with. You'll be plenty happy with it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,723 #10 Posted November 13, 2019 +1 for the K-181! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #11 Posted November 13, 2019 up next is the seat for repair, this came from @fast88pu along with the front axle. the seat is going to need a patch panel welded in, maybe I can get it in this weekend between 5 soccer games with the oldest one. the seat is going to get a square cover anyway so it just needs to be functional. I did get @Vinylguy custom decals on it. I love the look it changes the whole look. can't wait to get it next to my stock 854. I picked up a pair of old headlights that I will mount up. then if can't track a parking brake down looks like I will just make it instead. and yes i hand painted the hood letters 1 day before the decals were made available! 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #12 Posted November 13, 2019 This thing is really coming together nicely! I like some of the cool custom touches that you have already included in the build. I’ll be following along as you bring this one to completion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #13 Posted November 23, 2019 messed around with the lights just because I got bored, once I can make up my mind on an engine I will finalize the brackets and wiring, until then let there be light. tomorrow hopefully finish up the seat pan. it's ugly but it's solid now. I picked up a nice square cover for it 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,723 #14 Posted November 23, 2019 Nice lights! Are they aftermarket, I’m assuming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #15 Posted November 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, pullstart said: Nice lights! Are they aftermarket, I’m assuming? yeah I saw them on ebay 35 bucks a pair free shipping, they look sharp. I had a cool old set but I saw these and couldn't beat the price 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,382 #16 Posted November 23, 2019 Part in... that is how my 520H is. I got her as a roller and boxes or parts to accompany the other boxes of parts I had at the time. She is a mix of 312 front spindles and rims, C165 fender pan, who knows where the foot rests are, and an M18 Kohler from a Cub. I know there are more parts from other machines, too, but all together she makes a pretty damn good plow tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #17 Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, bds1984 said: Part in... that is how my 520H is. I got her as a roller and boxes or parts to accompany the other boxes of parts I had at the time. She is a mix of 312 front spindles and rims, C165 fender pan, who knows where the foot rests are, and an M18 Kohler from a Cub. I know there are more parts from other machines, too, but all together she makes a pretty damn good plow tractor! Wheel Horse enstein! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #18 Posted November 23, 2019 the seat is on. cover is decent too, fits really tight. almost time to make the final check list. need to make a steering wheel cap, parking brake. replace all the grease fittings, I am going to add a volt meter instead of the amp gauge. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,140 #19 Posted November 24, 2019 Wahl that there shore izz a right purty hoss pahdnah.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #20 Posted November 24, 2019 last night I looking at it taking some measurements for engine options. the "s" word crossed my mind. I never liked them a garden tractors most look ridiculous and out of place, ones I purchased before the first thing to go was the "s". but being this is going to be a sort of custom 1 off tractor I just might do it and put a chrome "s" on it.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,723 #21 Posted November 25, 2019 STACK!?!?!?!!! I VOTE A BIG FAT SHINY YES! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #22 Posted November 25, 2019 Nice job on it. Looks sweet. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #23 Posted December 1, 2019 found an engine yesterday online and got it. a running k141t for 80 bucks. was off a snowblower. I started taking it apart last night. the crank shaft end I was concerned about. I should be able to get a pulley on there. just need a single no attachments are going on this one. engine is very clean, pulled the head and just a little carbon. the gas tank is one the nicest I have seen, totally spotless inside, that will go up for sale 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #24 Posted December 8, 2019 ordered up a cheap volt meter and stuck it in today, there won't be any charging system on the tractor. a small battery will just run the the lights and gauge. this way I can watch the battery drain out @ebinmaine posted about gauges here is pic for you 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,942 #25 Posted December 8, 2019 Looking very nice @jabelman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
