The start of my 753 Resto

[xenon213 10]

Hi I'm new to the forum and new to wheel-horse tractors in general. I've rebuilt tractors in the past mostly cubs and case but last week i ran across a wheeled that caught my eye and at 100 bucks i couldn't pass it up. My brother has a 653 so i thought maybe i could freshen this one up to show by his. I brought her home and a little work and gas and she fired up and idled. I figured id post some pics and keep posted on progress and maybe get a little insight from those of experience. So far i know tank needs a market an d the engines a 8 hp kohler

[xenon213 10]

Ill post pics later i can't seem to figure out how to do it from my phone

[xenon213 10]

First looks

[xenon213 10]

First looks

First looks

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[xenon213 10]

Well i had some time to begin tear down and this is how it sits as of this morning. Steering wheel was rough but shes apart :)

[xenon213 10]

First look at sandblasted parts

[rmaynard 15,309]

Looks like you are off to a good start. Keep the updates coming.

[speedyleedy 205]

Look's like a very nice tractor ! Good luck from a fellow buckeye

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

Lookin great so far!

[KC9KAS 4,741]

 , and thanks you for the photos. Looks like you are moving along nicely. Keep us updated on your progress.

I was hopeing that bell housing wasn't going in the WH.

[octfst 378]

 love those 753s  

[xenon213 10]

I thought I would post some pics of the parts I had a chance to media blast today, they came out looking pretty good  . I found a couple of things to fix it looks like the hood half may need a few tack welds, and I notice some epoxy like stuff down by the bottom mount not sure if it's original or a fix. Also found noticed a slight chunk missing on the sidecover Il have to go over, but overall I'm pretty happy with the way it all looks. Also does anybody know if the gasket for the two peice tank is available or will I have to make one?? Any help appreciated

[xenon213 10]

Thank you guys for all the support its appreciated

[xenon213 10]

 , and thanks you for the photos. Looks like you are moving along nicely. Keep us updated on your progress.

I was hopeing that bell housing wasn't going in the WH.

 

Well I was thinking about it .. but i couldn't get the big block to clear the hood   it would really mow some grass then

[xenon213 10]

I had a chance to prime those parts last night so after i scuffed them with water and a red scotchbrite pad i painted them with sunshine red rustoleum. Hoping to move onto the frame soon :)

[xenon213 10]

The tank

[sorekiwi 761]

The gasket is available from Toro, #4452.

[Stigian 1,234]

Some nice work there Sir, she's going to be a beaut when she is finished..

I like the shade of red, it looks a little darker in your photo's than the normal WH red. It may just be the photo making it that shade of course, but I do like it... Just what I need for my 6X6

[xenon213 10]

The gasket is available from Toro, #4452.

Thank you i had a couple of local places tell me they couldnt get it so it good to know i can still find it

[xenon213 10]

Some nice work there Sir, she's going to be a beaut when she is finished..

I like the shade of red, it looks a little darker in your photo's than the normal WH red. It may just be the photo making it that shade of course, but I do like it... Just what I need for my 6X6

I appreciate the compliments i was pretty happy with the results, its a nice color though it may be a little darker like you said. When i peeled back the decals the original paint was a little lighter but i like the shade. Id love to see the 6x6 sounds unique is it original?

[Tankman 3,516]

Excellent work! Thank you too for sharing.

Looks like WHA (Wheel Horse Addiction) is pullin' on your ear! :smile:

[xenon213 10]

I had a chance to work on the hood today and thought id post some pics of the progress. I used a high build primer , let the primer cure over night. Then i wetsanded the primer with 600 grit then finished with 1200. I was pretty happy with the way it came out hopefully i can get to the rear end and frame soon.

[xenon213 10]

Excellent work! Thank you too for sharing.Looks like WHA (Wheel Horse Addiction) is pullin' on your ear!

Yeah i think i may have caught it honestly its such a nice machine to work on it is just so simplistic. I may have to get a few more :)

[welderman85 53]

Great work looks great

[VinsRJ 721]

Looks like that is coming out really nice!