TJ5208 1,823 #1 Posted November 3, 2020 First day of body work on ole red looking good the grease and grime took some work my dad helped me with his power washer since I'm 13 years old I have problems with some parts on it the body and the engine is going to be red and rims white with red in the center 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,568 #2 Posted November 3, 2020 Looking good! Personally I like almond or linen beige for rim color. This is my Commando 8 with almond paint on the rims. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,768 #3 Posted November 4, 2020 Great to see a member f the younger generation taking an interest in the hobby. Looks like a 1971 800 Special, can you find a model number? We can fix you up with some manuals and answer many of your questions. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,740 #4 Posted November 4, 2020 @Tj salyers are there issues with the body parts? I / someone here might have what you need. Feel free to PM me with needs. If I have body stuff you need, we just need to figure out how to get it to you 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scWHhauler 96 #5 Posted November 6, 2020 Good looking tractor love that 8 horse briggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #6 Posted November 6, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 4:11 PM, Tj salyers said: First day of body work on ole red looking good the grease and grime took some work my dad helped me with his power washer since I'm 13 years old I have problems with some parts on it the body and the engine is going to be red and rims white with red in the center I notice the Hustler in the garage. You and Dad have good taste in tractors and mowers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #7 Posted November 6, 2020 Nice specimen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,823 #8 Posted November 7, 2020 Thanks everyone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,823 #9 Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Body work yes looking good I'll have to replace a valve stem it broke off. Tj Edited November 7, 2020 by Tj salyers 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,377 #10 Posted November 7, 2020 Look'in good. Thinking about getting new decals? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,823 #11 Posted November 9, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 6:22 PM, 8ntruck said: Look'in good. Thinking about getting new yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,823 #12 Posted November 9, 2020 Thinking about decals and more paint the wagon is probably going to be red I pulled up a really steep hill with wagon in 2nd low throttle pulling 180 pounds pretty good 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,768 #13 Posted November 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Tj salyers said: decals @Vinylguy can fix you up with anything you need. https://www.redoyourhorse.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #14 Posted November 10, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 6:49 PM, Sparky said: Looking good! Personally I like almond or linen beige for rim color. This is my Commando 8 with almond paint on the rims. Mike that is still one of the cleanest Commando's I have seen. I give it an 8.9 out of 10 Just saying. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #15 Posted November 10, 2020 Really like that seat/spring setup Sparky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,823 #16 Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) Would tractor treads help traction andwould look good on my 800 special and a receiver hitch on my wheel horse here's some pics of my hitch and is it a good tractor I say it is and does anyone else have a 800 special all pics welcome and also pics of exhaust of stack pipes for 800 special I probably will have to help with a draw bar 2 holes in the hitch would probably be needed Edited November 15, 2020 by Tj salyers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,568 #17 Posted November 16, 2020 Ag type tires are great for traction in most anything except snow/ice. Of course the cool look of Ag’s is a given ! Always helps to add weight to gain traction no matter what tire tread your running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #18 Posted February 28 On 11/3/2020 at 6:49 PM, Sparky said: Looking good! Personally I like almond or linen beige for rim color. This is my Commando 8 with almond paint on the rims. Mike still a looker. But the seat is on there now gives it a better look. Just my . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,568 #19 Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Retired Wrencher said: Mike still a looker. But the seat is on there now gives it a better look. Just my . Hard to imagine it looks better than that two piece seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #20 Posted February 28 Just now, Sparky said: Hard to imagine it looks better than that two piece seat. You know me Mike if it is not original I do not like it. But thanks for the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
