zanepetty 117 #101 Posted November 6, 2013 I gotcha. I've put a lot more into my tractor than I meant to so far. But that's how it goes I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #102 Posted November 6, 2013 Unless I missed it in the thread Martin, what did you end up doing for a gas tank? Did you patch the old one? Or find another one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #103 Posted November 6, 2013 I replaced it with a good one from Lane Ralph. Still have the rusted out one that I might fix one day when I have nothing better to do..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Ways 30 #104 Posted November 8, 2013 I've always loved the look of this series tractor... Just beautifully designed, and a real looker. I think it'd look good with duals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W/H JUNKY 43 #105 Posted November 10, 2013 Wow really looking good. Thanks for the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom h.hill 10 #106 Posted July 26, 2014 i have a 1054 an canot find rear tires.like you have.15''wheels.wear did you find your tires.i had to go with snow tires.thats all i could find close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #107 Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) I ended up using good used original tires i got from Kelly, one of the vendors on the forum. then i painted them with Millers tire paint........ Edited July 26, 2014 by Martin 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #108 Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Tom, If youre wanting ag tires, these at stopandgo tires are about as close as you can get to original, theyre bigger and are a bit of a snug fit but do work and look killer and a pretty decant price too... http://stopandgotires.com/modelsize.asp?ProductCode=%27FA512%27 Edited July 26, 2014 by pacer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom h.hill 10 #109 Posted July 30, 2014 Now that I picked up another horse .B-80 in real good condition I want to fit it with a set of AG tires.this thing runs like a bear.so ill giveit some good paws.if you no what I mean.still havent figured out how to put pics on yet..I want everykne to see my toys.this is turning into quite the new hobby for me..ya gotta love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k2wilson 41 #110 Posted August 2, 2014 Hey Martin, how did you go about positioning and bending the dash decal? I'm soon gonna be doing that for my 953. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #111 Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) just a matter of working out the positioning so the decal is on square and starting from either the top or bottom across the width of the dash plate. if you want to you can just peel the backing a little as you go, but i find it easier to just remove the backing altogether and hold the decal up off the surface its being applied to. if the decal is air escape (ask Terry on this-usually its got 'arlon' in red on the white backing paper) you can just install it dry. when they are wet its hard to get a good line in the fold without it lifting itself. with most of Terry's decals they are easy to apply dry and work the air out of. if you find one that won't come out or your positioning is getting off while applying you can just lift it up and re apply. i think Terry has a video or two on his store site on how easy it is. these are on the 3,4,500 series hood decals but its easy to see how to do it....... its been a while since doing the dash decal but they are a relatively easy one to do. no holes to line up and slots etc, all that gets trimmed out after the decal is applied. here are the videos... http://www.redoyourhorse.com/wheel-horse-videos/ Edited August 3, 2014 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 115 #112 Posted January 10, 2015 I know I'm jumping in long after the fact, but just wanted to say thanks for sharing this amazing rebuild. You do excellent work Martin! This is exactly the kind of motivation I've needed to get moving! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #113 Posted January 10, 2015 Martin I can't believe I missed this thread! I only just read it now. Great job on the tractor and on documenting your restoration! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #114 Posted January 10, 2015 Its always nice to see these great old threads pop back up. Especially ones as nice as this. Matt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #115 Posted January 10, 2015 Martin I can't believe I missed this thread! I only just read it now. Great job on the tractor and on documenting your restoration! Thanks for bringing this one back to the top Jeff as somehow I missed it too! As always Martin, WICKED NICE!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #116 Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks guys. I thought all of you were just ignoring me! I like revisiting some of these old ones too, not just mine but from all of the members....... this one will always be sort of special for me though, as it was my first. nearly 4 years ago now, as they say, time flies when your having fun..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #117 Posted January 11, 2015 Yup, I remember when I joined here, your avatar was a pic of you sitting on the seat of your newly restored 1054. Matt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 519 #118 Posted January 12, 2015 Amazing! no other words I've been wondering what to do to my first Horse, and I think after reading through this today I'm going to leave it as it is! If this is just a rebuild then what would a resto look like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
