horsefeathers 15 #26 Posted March 27, 2010 Red Square Brothern, The forum has spoken! The verdict is in. A resounding vote to RESTORE! Justice will be swift ad served! I purshased this 854 for parts (one greenback c-note) thats right $100 bucks. Thought at the time, hay this tractor could be restored,it's all there and in reasonable shape! But... (inigition on brain off, I'am thinkin' rod,digger,muscle,sorry I've been bitten by that bug too!) Kriminal 854 was my first Wheel Horse and I must say I love the rust, it takes the elements a long time to create that kind of beauty!(some folks don't like rust,but I do) I could not, and will not! restore kriminal, with a "K"!, I thought a time long 'bout that name, 'cause I knew most tractor people would think it was CRIMINAL! not to restore it! Nothing I did here that can't be undone, some one shot pinstrip paint, a few "crow find "swap meet parts ,(bolt ons ), painted wheels and (tires, not original any way) Some day I may pass this on to someone that will restore it ! As for the other red meat! 854 I will restore it! I value your opinions, for the short time I have been here, I love Red Square! Hope I can do you proud! Thank You all for responding to my post! Can't wait to meet some of you folks at shows this year! Look for KRIMINAL & JUSTICE AT A SHOW NEAR YOU! HORSEFEATHERS! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #27 Posted March 27, 2010 Guys, I was just looking at Buckrancher , Brians' "projects and restorations " 854 one more time. The craftsmanship of this restoration is amazing! Anyone that has not seen this, MUST GO THERE! I can not say how much this post has driven me! This guide will make restoring The OTHER RED MEAT 854 easy! Thank You Buckrancher! and Thank You Red Square! HORSEFEATHERS :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,566 #28 Posted March 27, 2010 Justice will be swift ad served! I could not, and will not! restore kriminal, with a "K"!, So once again the system fails .. No Kriminal Justice :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #29 Posted March 27, 2010 There may tractors (or cars) that are truly a retore project. I base this on how many were bult, how many are left and the well the vehicle was presented with options. There are some tractors models that there plenty of and are "just" a lawn mower. To these everyday tractors, I say the walet is your only limit if you wish to make a rod out of it. With the others, such as the one in question here, I would restore to original and enjoy. Just my 2 cets as well. Denver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #30 Posted March 27, 2010 Guys, I was just looking at Buckrancher , Brians' "projects and restorations " 854 one more time. The craftsmanship of this restoration is amazing! Anyone that has not seen this, MUST GO THERE! I can not say how much this post has driven me! This guide will make restoring The OTHER RED MEAT 854 easy! Thank You Buckrancher! and Thank You Red Square! HORSEFEATHERS Brians 854 restoration is one of the nicest I've ever seen. I'm glad you decided to go that route. Good Luck with your restoration. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #31 Posted March 31, 2010 :D Friends, Thanks for the replies. Been letin' this pot stew awhile, only one taker on the gasser style, Comes down to perfection or rejection, I'll try perfection! I love this place! Haasman35 you are right 'bout steering wheel 3 spoke, but everything else is the same as my other 1964 854 so is it a 63 or 64 ? Also the hood has 4 dime size holes top fornt corners and small holes w/rubber gromets are these for head lights? Factory? Or just some dentist with a weekend hobby? Engine is 8 horse kholer # is k181. Also muffler looks like original but is pointed up. This is'nt right I guess? Anyway , guy I got this from said 8 is 8 hp, 5 is manusl trans, 4 is model year, 854 never herd that before, true or false? any insight will help, you folks seem very knowledgeable. Glad I came here first! Red Square, were the Tractor Gods come out to play! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #32 Posted April 1, 2010 Anyway , guy I got this from said 8 is 8 hp, 5 is manusl trans, 4 is model year, 854 never herd that before, true or false? 8 is hp, 5 is electric start (0 would be manual or pull start), 4 is year 1964. That style of model numbering only worked in the 1960s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #33 Posted April 1, 2010 heres the answer...but a 854 rod and then build a 854 Original...see which one sells the fastest Really a no brainer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
