401 restoration

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Hi Guys

Here is what I have so far on my tractor.I am hoping to make it driveable at Kelly's show.This started out as a solid rust tractor.I will post some pictures of what it looked like when I got it.This is going to be duallie.

Here are the wheels they are powder coated.The fronts are carlisle sawtooths and the rears are goodyear power torques

here is the tractor

the hood is one of the factory replacement hoods that I found brand new in the box

this gas tank was just solid rust

the shroud still needs primed so I can sand it

I hope to get more done soon

[312Hydro 474]

Looking great! That must be a rare find on that hood. :woohoo:

[whfan74 2,068]

It is looking fantastic Jake! I hope to get to see the finished product at our m&g :woohoo:

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

thanks for the compliments,here are some more pics

[dclarke 4,045]

Looks Great Jake! thanks for the pics.

[VinsRJ 723]

That is looking really sweet! Duals too? :woohoo:

[stevasaurus 22,909]

That looks sweet Jake...hope to see it at Charlotte. :woohoo:

[Horse'n Around 22]

Wow that is really looking great. I cant wait to see pictures of it finished. its going to be a looker :woohoo:

[can whlvr 993]

nice job,if you dont mind me asking what does it cost to get the rims powder coated?

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

nice job,if you dont mind me asking what does it cost to get the rims powder coated?

I really don't know,have a blueberry farm and the guy wants blueberries.

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Got the engine put together,just need some recoil screws,the steering wheel is painted too.

sorry about the blurry pics

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Got some more done tonight.Here are some pics,does anyone have a detailed picture of how the choke and throttle controls attach to the engine?

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,362]

Very nice!! Nice to see you really taking your time and paying attention to the details. I really need to finish my 551 that is all etanked and primered!

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Well It is almost complete,plan on driving it tommorow.Got the throttle and choke cables hooked up.The clutch is all correct and made a piece to keep the belt from spinning to keep the trans from grinding.Had it running and it sounds great.Got the seat painted tonight so I can put it on tommorow.Does any body know how to get in contact with Joe Papke for one of the reproduction belt guards,he doesen't answer his phone

here are some pics

[smokin joe 31]

Did you try his e-mail horsedr2004@yahoo.com?

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Did you try his e-mail horsedr2004@yahoo.com?

I didn't,Thanks Joe

[312Hydro 474]

It's really turning out great. :woohoo:

[Kelly 1,030]

I can't wait to see this in person, are you sure your as young as you say?? I know you are, we have met in person, it's a top notch job you are doing.

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Thanks for all the compliments.It is mainly complete now,I got to drive it today and it has lots of power.I still need to sandblast the toolbox,hitch and lift bar and sand them get them painted and make an stack for it and put the duals on and its done.I haven't had any luck with posting pictures tonight so here is a link to my photobucket.There are some before and after pics they just aren't in order

http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee470/jakekuhn/

[whfan74 2,068]

Jake,

That tractor is looking fantastic! Looking forward to seeing you guys again up in Charlotte and getting a look at this beauty! :D

[myron in ct 2]

Hi I am restoring the same Wheel Horse tractor but my paint job is not so hot .

Will you please tell me how you paint so well .

Myron in ct.