my commando8 is finished (almost)

[steve k 82]

Thanks to this site and it's members I recently finished my first resto on a commando 8!

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

You certainly did a beautiful job. It looks great!

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

WOW!!! Fantastic job on the resto! :handgestures-thumbup: :handgestures-thumbup: :handgestures-thumbup:

[AMC RULES 37,125]

Very nicely done.

[steve k 82]

Thanks guys! COMPLETE disassembly......replaced/fixed worn parts, had to buy some missing pieces, welded up cracks in the sheet metal here and there, tore down the rear and replaced all bearings/seals, completely rewired and put all new vinyl on including the dash board which really looks great now. Even the cigarette light works now! :wicked:

[toolmaker40 6]

very nice

[Tankman 3,518]

Excellent work, worth the effort and every $$$ too! :)

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,294]

She looks great! Any attachments? I hate to ask this but is the muffler setup done ?

Mike............

[welderman85 53]

Looks great

[can whlvr 993]

real nice,and she will last another 50 years or more

[steve k 82]

Yeah its done sparky! unless I change it.... I bought that 12hp muffler new for $25 including shipping!(ebay) I tried turning different ways and came up with that as the best, I dont want to hear or smell the engine!! BTW It came with a rusted out deck. I think I will pull the stone rake around the yard or my sulky around shows with it.

Edited January 1, 2013 by steve k

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Excellent job! ~ and for not painting the rear wheel bolts red. :D

[glgrumpy 35]

I LIKE the wheel bolts painted the color of the axle centers. Be it black, brown or Red! Even Yellow when I do mine in MM colors! Paints don't stay on after a couple removals in most cases, THEN it starts to look not so nice. Zat the problem you see?

[btrrg1969 11]

looks like show room quality

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Zat the problem you see?

I don't see a problem..... They were bright zinc (silver) plated when new.

[speedyleedy 205]

Nice looking job you did on the commando 8 ! :)