kpinnc 12,175 #176 Posted March 19 2 hours ago, cleat said: I build my machines to look and work good. I'll say this- you don't just make them pretty. From what I've seen, these machines have been truly restored. The attention to detail in this thread is outstanding! And I agree: take care of them, but a happy tractor is a working tractor. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #177 Posted March 19 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: I'll say this- you don't just make them pretty. From what I've seen, these machines have been truly restored. The attention to detail in this thread is outstanding! And I agree: take care of them, but a happy tractor is a working tractor. I second every word ! But in my opinion is the Patina also a kind of „good looking“ technically there is no doubt about it, they must be taken care. Every Machine they be well maintained be reliable workers. Patina with a high level of technical care is actually my way to go on my machines. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,175 #178 Posted March 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tractorhead said: But in my opinion is the Patina also a kind of „good looking“ I agree. I've seen several machines that I wouldn't change anything. But here in the southern US, a 2007 model often looks like a 1967 model from the northeast. An old joke here when we found barn treasure was "swamp fresh". So more often than not here, patina isn't an option if you're going for full function. No other option but refresh in the least. Edited March 19 by kpinnc 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #179 Posted April 12 Got the decals in today from Terry. Great as always. Rear fender decal installed. Hood decals installed. ID tag installed. Tunnel decals installed. Thanks again to Terry at redoyourhorse for making this machine look so much more complete. 2 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #180 Posted April 12 Very Nice!👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #181 Posted April 15 Punched a hole in the decal for the hood latch river on each side. Hood now ready for latches. Left side hood latch partly installed. Hood latches installed. Hood latched closed. Overview of tractor as of today. Just about done. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #182 Posted April 15 Tractor finally out in the sun. Runs and drives perfect. Been a long time since I drove an 8 speed as most of mine are Hydro. Definitely moves right along in high gear with the hydro pulley on the engine. All the other gears are quite tame though. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,175 #183 Posted April 15 1 hour ago, cleat said: Runs and drives perfect. Another beautiful machine! Well done! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,766 #184 Posted April 15 36 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Another beautiful machine! Well done! Agreed!! @cleat Fantabulous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #185 Posted April 23 The 520-8 and the 520-H that is almost just about done being cleaned up both out in the sun together for the first time. The sound of the two Onan's running away is amazing. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #188 Posted April 24 (edited) 8 speed and OPEI decals installed. Machine is looking more and more complete. Edited April 24 by cleat 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,766 #189 Posted April 24 Better than new 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #190 Posted April 28 Horse head engine screen installed instead of the TORO one. I believe there is now no Toro name anywhere on this machine (or any of mine as far as that goes). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,766 #191 Posted April 28 1 hour ago, cleat said: Horse head engine screen Where's that sourced from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #192 Posted April 28 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Where's that sourced from? It is a used one I got off of ebay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,098 #193 Posted May 13 Unidrive decal installed. Tractor is now complete. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
