Jake Kuhn 1,554 #1 Posted December 31, 2011 Hi guys I figured I should start a thread on the restoration of my JD 60. I started it this summer and it is getting close to being finished.I believe this is a 67 but I may be wrong.If anyone has a seat their willing to sell Let me know. Just about everything is painted or ready to be painted.The wheels need to be sent out to the powder coater.I have a complete rebuild kit for the motor just need to get the valves ground and put it back together.Here are some pictures,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #2 Posted December 31, 2011 Do my eyes deceive me or do you have the whole tractor laid out on yer bed ?? Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #3 Posted December 31, 2011 Do my eyes deceive me or do you have the whole tractor laid out on yer bed ?? Mike......... Lol at our farm we built bedrooms in the barn so we can sleep there in the summer,but yes that would be the bed I sleep on there,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #4 Posted January 1, 2012 Looks like a nice little project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #5 Posted January 1, 2012 Jake, Give me the complete id number on the id tag and I can tell you exactly what year it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #6 Posted January 1, 2012 T-mo,The type is T6002. The serial is 014651 M. Thanks,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #7 Posted January 1, 2012 Here is the info from WFM: Here is the information about the Tractor T6002014651m Model: 60 Typecode: T6002 Serial Number: 14651 Model Year: 1967 Engine Model and Size: VH60 Tecumseh 6HP Lift Type: Manual Paint: Green Manufactured Location: Horicon, WI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #8 Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks you for the info T-mo,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #9 Posted January 28, 2012 Well guys small little up date here. I got the wheels sent out to the powder coater and got some goodies in the mail the other day. I aso got some more parts painted but haven't gotten any pictures of them yet. Here is some pictures,Jake more parts ready for paint new deestone tri ribs what the powder should look like on the wheels the goodies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobeleo 7 #10 Posted January 29, 2012 You had me going when I first started looking at the parts, I thought it was the original JD 60 from the 50's, to replace the A and B. I was initally thinking those parts are small! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #11 Posted January 29, 2012 Looks really good Jake, Nice Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #12 Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks for the comments.Yeah I thought I might have a few people thinking I was doing the big 60. Should have put lawn tractor tin the title,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #13 Posted January 30, 2012 Do my eyes deceive me or do you have the whole tractor laid out on yer bed ?? Mike......... OK Mike lets put this to bed. Jake nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #14 Posted February 12, 2012 Well here is a update on the 60. Finally putting it back together! Here are some pictures, Sorry about the glare,the sun was shining through the windows in the big overhead door,Jake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,421 #15 Posted February 12, 2012 Great job Jake. When do you find time for school? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #16 Posted February 12, 2012 It's looking good Jake & good use of the Vette in the background. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #17 Posted February 12, 2012 looking good jake. one day maybe i will do a green one. im around that color all day at work (amongst a little case red and cat yellow) and its nice to come home to only red right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #18 Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. Stephen that is actually a 68 camaro in the background,my dad runs a body shop and he is restoring one for someone and that is just a parts car,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #19 Posted February 12, 2012 I bet that's gonna be really sharp once it's completed, nice work so far Jake. :music-rockout: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #20 Posted February 13, 2012 Jake your doing a great job! There was one of them down the road last year here in Wabash already restored for sale. My wife already has a lawn ranger and wanted it also. I called the number on the for sale sign and about fell over. $800 firm no less. Your paint and eye for detail is much nicer then the one I saw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #21 Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. Gene, if it was a good restoration I would say that would be a good price but if it wasn't I would say no. Got the springs for the transmission painted today so hopefully I can do some more work on it tommorow,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #22 Posted February 19, 2012 Well here is a small update on the 60. Got the tires mounted today and they look great! Have to wait until Monday for the other front tube to come though. I was pretty surprised to walk back to where I keep the painted parts and only find the fender pan! Here are some pictures,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #23 Posted February 25, 2012 Well here is a small update. The wiring is hooked up and got it running today,ran great just needs some carb tuning. Just need to get a few more parts painted and it should be ready to be driven. Here are some pictures. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #24 Posted February 26, 2012 You are making quick work of it Jake and it is looking fantastic......for a Deere that is! You are going to have a very nice looking tractor there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #25 Posted February 26, 2012 jake, thats really looking nice. good to hear you got it running. its getting closer to being finished..... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
