motox25 36 #1 Posted April 13, 2014 The grass is finally growing here and I had the chance to mow with my 520H for the first time. I bought this 520H last year in pretty rough condition and have been restoring it since (I use that term loosely as its not on par with many of the restorations I see here Heres some pics of the tractor and deck when I bought it And how it looks now: I honestly didn't have much hope for the deck, the metal had a few rust holes and welded plates when I bought it. However, the spindles were in good shape with no noise so I tried to salvage it. I used JB welt to patch the holes, we'll see how it holds up. The engine itself runs great, smokes a little when you throttle it up but doesn't smoke when running and doesn't seem to burn large amounts of oil so hopefully it has some good life left. I have to say that Onan and 60" deck sound pretty awesome when running. My neighbor came outside just to comment on how cool it sounded. Now I just need a new seat, but it has to earn it first 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #2 Posted April 13, 2014 that looks brand new and I am glad you are mowing because us in maine have to wait 3 more weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #3 Posted April 13, 2014 Nice before and after. Looks like a nice tractor now. Sad when they are left out in the weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #4 Posted April 13, 2014 That's one HECK of a transformation...GREAT JOB....love them 520's with the 60's!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #5 Posted April 13, 2014 Nice work, awesome transformation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motox25 36 #6 Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks all, she stays indoors now unless she's working. This hobby is addictive, I'm already wanting more garage space so I can get another one. Horses need friends too right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #7 Posted April 14, 2014 moto, real nice job on your horse. We have a few more weeks before mowing will start. Keep us posted. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #8 Posted April 14, 2014 Have you ever notice once someone gets started with Wheel Horse's there seems to be a common theme of needing more garage, shop, barn , shed space. Oh by the way way to go on bring that back to shiny red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #9 Posted April 14, 2014 Real nice job with your resto! She is looking good bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #10 Posted April 15, 2014 Nice work! I restored my '90 520-8 but couldn't live with the "T" decals, Vinyl Guy fixed me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motox25 36 #11 Posted April 15, 2014 Yeah, I learned about those AFTER I bought the T decals, one of them had really weak adhesive and is already starting to peel so I might replace them with decals from Vinyl Guy in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
