76c12091520h 3,785 #1 Posted Saturday at 05:38 PM I finally finished restoring my 701 ! I began a restoration thread a little over 3 years ago, and for various reasons (other projects , work, new products , hand surgery etc ) the project kept getting pushed to the side. But now it's done so just enjoy the finished product. Engine and rear axle completely rebuilt, everything stripped to bare metal, all pits in the metal were filled, all stainless and grade 8 hardware throughout, very hard to find NOS 1576 Glasstex drive belt, Carlisle tires , K & B greasable hitch pin, K & B tie rod, all new wiring, reproduction shower head muffler and all stainless exhaust, you get the idea....no shortcuts taken. It's just a shame that someone before me destroyed the originality because it had a very unique and provable early life. It was originally sold new locally with a mix of 1961 and 1962 parts when new ( 1962 hood , 1962 and later " thin " steering fan gear. Two of the previous owners are well respected round hood experts , and it was sold by one of them at a large local Wheel Horse only auction about 8-9 years ago with the original parts and paint intact . That's when it got messed up . 2 24 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 10,017 #2 Posted Saturday at 06:06 PM One Hundred and Ten % Restoration as always Brian. And, It's RED. Awesome workmanship. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,962 #3 Posted Saturday at 06:19 PM Excellent job, Brian. Who carries the reproduction shower head muffler?? Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,354 #4 Posted Saturday at 08:18 PM 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Excellent job, Brian. Who carries the reproduction shower head muffler?? Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,785 #5 Posted Sunday at 01:26 AM 7 hours ago, ri702bill said: Excellent job, Brian. Who carries the reproduction shower head muffler?? Bill Currently.........nobody The gentleman that was making them has stopped because the price more than doubled for his materials. They are 3d printed using stainless steel. The last we talked about it ( over a year ago ) the break even point would have been $400 each 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,717 #6 Posted Sunday at 01:31 AM 7 hours ago, 76c12091520h said: I finally finished restoring my 701 ! Good grief that is some beautiful work! Well done as always! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,877 #7 Posted Sunday at 10:05 AM Lovely, it doesn't get any better than that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,696 #8 Posted Sunday at 10:25 AM Absolutely beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,471 #9 Posted Sunday at 10:44 AM Awesome job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,513 #10 Posted Sunday at 11:10 AM Better than new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,761 #11 Posted Sunday at 06:14 PM Most excellent job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #12 Posted Sunday at 06:54 PM WOW ... Attention to detail is off the hook! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
