Hauled in a pretty neglected one...

[stevasaurus 22,904]

Nice work Jon...you may get to put a bow on it in time for Christmas

Who painted the 656?...that is how I am with paint. :notworthy:

[whfan74 2,068]

No down time at the Bell Ranch!

You are a mover on these things, the coffee must be brewing 24/7 at that house! :notworthy:

[Indy w h 5]

Simply amazing,Jon I'll bet the coffee isn't de-caf!! Lookin good!!

Indy

[rickv1957 72]

Tractor is looking good,Rick

[bo dawg 516]

Awsome job Jon you make it look too easy.

Of course if truth be known its the Johnny Cash and strong coffee that gits er done I like Robin Trower and just straight Starbucks coffee when I'm working in the garage.

[bell 11]

Thanks for the kind words fellas....

Here's a few poor quality cell phone pics... I've got some better ones, but these will have to do until my home computer is up and running again.

The "freshened up" dash... Just need a new set of C/T cables and a Generator bulb and it will be ready to go back in.

Thursday, I decided to rebuild the Starter/Generator. This was the first one I rebuilt and it was a PIECE OF CAKE!!!

I freshened up the voltage regulator also... cleaned it up, painted the lid, cleaned all the terminals and put dilectric grease on every connection point.

That's all for now... Getting down to brass tacks! Probably start on the hood and fender pan as soon as I get back from Florida...

[rickv1957 72]

Jon,tractor looks vey nice,great job!!! Rick

[coolhandblack 45]

Where did you get the new dash panel?

[bell 11]

The dash decal is from Terry (vinylguy)...

www.redoyourhorse.com

[Suburban 550 28]

Lookin' really good, Jon. B)

[KeithB 6]

Nice preogress B)

[jpmcleod 4]

Bell. Are you the Jon Bell comming to the show in Florida Flywhelers show? Lane Ranger wants me to try and hook up with you. If you are in need of hubs. let me know. I have 3 (2 that match) and (1 off a Brocno 14) I could bring them with me. You can have the one off the Bronco 14.

[MikesRJ 552]

You're doing a great job John! B)

[JimD 3,345]

sure looks good Jon, can't wait to see it finished!

[bell 11]

Thanks fellas!

jpmcleod, that's me! I appreciate the offer, but I think I have plenty of hubs laying around. We're heading south this Friday... I'll message you my cell # so you can give me a call when you're at the show.

Here's a few better pics...

Engine cleaned and ready for paint...

All painted up...

And, a before pic of the dash panel...

[markslawnmowerworld 4]

nice looking paint.......what kind is it?

toro paint or maybe international harvester red?.....just curious on it..

[bell 11]

Thanks! It's Rustoleum "Farm Implement" in International Harvester Red.

[rickv1957 72]

Jon,love thar new paint!,looks great,Rick

[Rollerman 290]

Jon you make me feel bad.

You have a job & get more done with your tactors than I do in my off season.

Painting my short frame creation now while fighting all the dust & fuzzies in my shop that seem to find wet paint.

Looking forward to seeing your 1056 all done. B)

[Olratlr 25]

It sure does look real good. B)

[rickv1957 72]

I have one of them dash panel decals from Terry,they sure look nice!,Rick

[rustynut 4]

i need that 1046 belt guard fer mine

[bell 11]

Finished up the wiring yesterday...

Not wanting to overload the new ignition switch, I added a solenoid. It tucked nicely in behind the steering column.

[bell 11]

Now for a bit of a custom touch...

I had a muffler from a 312 and decided on using it. It came out just as I imagined.

That's all for now. I'm off all weekend, so I plan on finishing it up over the weekend.

[rickv1957 72]

Looks very nice Jon,really like them narrow grills, Rick