The "mystery build" has begun!

[Duff 206]

So....I started collecting the parts and pieces for the mystery build.....

First, a frame from a 520......

Then an old seat pan from a 417.....

Now some miscellaneous sheet metal......

And some more sheet metal.....

And a hood from 314-8 that was NOS but damaged in shipping to the dealer, who took it off the tractor, replaced it with a new one and stored this one for Lord knows how long. I knocked out the dents, sanded out the scratches and repainted it, creating......

(Yes, I am using another tractor as a work bench!)

And the seat pan from the 417, after MUCH sanding, filling and unbending a few things, became this.......

There's a 520 forward swept axle, steering gear and front wheels waiting for me in Massachusetts, along with an 8-speed tranny, both from RS members here - thanks, guys!

The power plant - THAT's the mystery...........

More photos to follow as progress is made!

Duff :thumbs:

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,743]

You did some real nice work on that fender pan Duff! Lookin forward to following your progress.

Mike.........

[bowtiebutler956 650]

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat Duff!

Matt :flags-texas:

[jimt1971 237]

Does it involve a flux capacitor?

[smoreau 658]

:woohoo: Whats it gonna be??? do we get a hint?

[zieg72 209]

Sounds like a good platform for just about anything.

[kloe0699 12]

You did some real nice work on that fender pan Duff! Lookin forward to following your progress.

Mike.........

Wow! The seat pan came along way Duff.. You have the nicest work bench I've seen. I wish my bench had ag's on it!

[AMC RULES 37,144]

Well...yeah the tractor is intriguing, but mostly, I'm blown away by your work bench Duff.

[Hydro 131]

I'm gonna guess the engine is not an Onan.

[Jake Kuhn 1,570]

that fender pan and hood look great! Jake

[Duff 206]

OK, first hint...not an Onan, but it will be a twin.......

Duff :tools-wrench:

[AMC RULES 37,144]

V or opposed? :)

[Duff 206]

Opposed to what? :ychain:

[Rollerman 290]

Looks good Duff....I can't guess on the engine, but I bet the rims will be black.

So.....will this twin cylinder be burning gasoline or oil?

[tunahead72 2,484]

Cool, a Harley V-twin, right? :popcorn:

[AMC RULES 37,144]

Bingo!

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Harley Horse? Wheel Davidson? That would be cool!!!

Matt :flags-texas:

[COMMANDO6 20]

Does it involve a flux capacitor?

Replace all the sheet metal with stainless, stick the huge engines on back, gull wing doors...

I may be getting too hopeful!

I would love to get a hold of a DMC-12

[Duff 206]

Looks good Duff....I can't guess on the engine, but I bet the rims will be black.

So.....will this twin cylinder be burning gasoline or oil?

Right on as to the rim color, Stephen. Gas for fuel......

No flux capacitor, although the idea is tempting!

Would love to make a Harley Horse but can't swing the funds for the engine - great idea, though!

Hey - the engine is still a mystery to me, too, but I'm getting some good ideas from you guys!

Duff :thumbs:

[AMC RULES 37,144]

We're always here to help Duff. :ROTF:

[farmer 1,075]

:coffee:

How about some sort of hybrid Duff ?

Gas/ Electric,

Gas/ Steam......... or get physical and go with a Gas/ Pedal ! :P

[AMC RULES 37,144]

Any updates available yet? :popcorn: