The 550 and 1054 project

[clintonnut 126]

Got the transmission on yesterday. I only have to do the hood, one wheel and find another rear silvertown tire.

Charlie

[clintonnut 126]

Hi Everyone,

We have been busy the last couple weeks when it wasn't raining(a lot). The 1054 hood needs to be painted and the seat needs to be finished. I got the 550 Suburban going and it works pretty well. Having some ignition problems(misfires). We also got the scrapyard dump cart working again. I got it for free at a dump but the cart is pretty rusty. We just painted the wheels and installed tires that Chris(Coadster32) gave us. Next week we will also paint the rims for the RJ-35 and I'll post pictures of that.

Here's the dump cart

Charlie

[clintonnut 126]

For some reason the last couple days I got distracted but it was well worth it!!!!

Those wheels were painted at 10:00am and baked in the oven, then assembled and put on the tractor at 7:30pm!!

I will be riding this tractor a lot at the show because the wheels are so dang shiny!!

Charlie

[rallysman 0]

That is awesome. I'm impressed!!!

When I was about your age I was messing with horses too, but I was being a moron putting a 440cc Cuyuna 2 stroke on a C series. It was quick as hell while it lasted. The engine still exists, the horse doesn't lol.

I will say your work is more quality than mine was, and when I turned 16 I forgot about them. 10 years later I got back into wheel horses and this forum helped me realize how lucky I was!!

Keep up the good work and don't let it fall on the back burner!

[chamjack 0]

You are doing a really nice job, Charlie. I am enjoying watching your progress.

[CHARGER9AUTO 3]

Charlie, I think your 1054 looks Cool all restored with the Clinton engine . I need to work on my 953 so it runs I had trouble with the Regulator shortin out

So I picked up a new one at the show last year and ON / OFF switch with Key . Ben :thumbs2:

[Duff 206]

Man, those black wheels look sharp, Charlie!

Duff :thumbs2:

[Coadster32 793]

Great work!! 2nd to none. That suburban looks sweet!!

[HorseFixer 2,013]

Looks good charlie! :thumbs2:

[clintonnut 126]

ALMOST THERE!!! I think my hood will have the freshest paint there! We are going to paint it red in the next hour. Here's the progress.

Rust converter applied:

More metal work:

Primed:

The parts are now ready to paint:

Here's the seat my mom and I made for the 1054 last night.

More pics to come!!!

Charlie

[Wheel Horse Mountie 0]

Wow! These pics really tell the story. Very nice work Charlie. You're pretty gifted. You should be quite proud. Thanks for sharing. :thumbs2:

[clintonnut 126]

Finally finished the Suburban. Had to refinish the hood. This time I used valspar IH red and it layed out like glass. Also made a HL-5 bracket and added headlights. While at it I decided to redo the RJ-58 hood which also turned out nice.

Charlie

[MikesRJ 558]

:ychain: Nice Work Charlie! Lookin' GREAT! :hide:

[Suburban 550 28]

I see your not only good with the Clinton engines but you're also a pretty good painter. Looks good, Charlie. :scratchead:

[bell 11]

They look FANTASTIC! Good work! :scratchead:

[buckrancher 2,694]

looking good Charlie :hide:

[gwgdog66 23]

Finally finished the Suburban. Had to refinish the hood. This time I used valspar IH red and it layed out like glass. Also made a HL-5 bracket and added headlights. While at it I decided to redo the RJ-58 hood which also turned out nice.

Charlie

Sweet!! Maybe my brothers 400 hood will look this good :scratchead:

[clintonnut 126]

I'm so excited!

I just picked up a pair of the American Farmer 7.60x15 tires for the 1054. I am going to put them on the GT-14 rims that are currently on the tractor.

Will post pics later this week

Charlie

[clintonnut 126]

Hi,

Bought these tires at the rough and tumble. They are brand new American Farmer 7.60x15 ag tires.

Charlie

[Duff 206]

NICE tires Charlie! That whole tractor is looking great!

Duff :scratchead:

[Horse Fanatic 51]

Looks awesome! Very nice work!

Glenn

[bell 11]

Tires look GREAT Charlie! :scratchead: