nhunt308 143 #1 Posted September 12, 2014 Well I have started to tear this old horse down so I thought I should start documenting the progress. Im still not sure on what the final goal is here. I do know that this horse will be earning its keep around the house when finished. Here is when I brought her home a week ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #2 Posted September 12, 2014 And how she looks as of last night. I will not be putting the Briggs back in this ranger but im not sure yet what will be taking its place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #3 Posted September 12, 2014 Looking good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,741 #4 Posted September 12, 2014 Good Start! I'll be keeping an eye on the progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #5 Posted September 12, 2014 One of the best wheel horses around James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #6 Posted September 13, 2014 Well I dont have a lot intresting things to talk about so far on this project. Ive only had a few minutes a day to work on it so im still just taking a couple parts at a time off when I walk past it to "take out the trash" or whatever else I can come up with to walk through the garage... so here is my progress for the night. While I was "sweeping out the garage" Over all It seems to be in pretty good shape just a little dirty. So the parts needed list so far includes.. thumb screws for the hood, front wheel bearings, eventually front tires, and a motor.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #7 Posted September 13, 2014 Power wash with some degreaser should make a big difference. What's with the motor that came with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #8 Posted September 13, 2014 Came with a 7hp briggs that has a broken rod and doesnt fit under the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #9 Posted September 13, 2014 That's no fun but I am sure you will work it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #10 Posted September 13, 2014 He'll get her back good as new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne 28 #11 Posted September 14, 2014 waiting patiently for an update, hoping you're having better luck than I am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177 #12 Posted September 14, 2014 Just starting a 68 ranger restore myself...looking forward to seeing yours finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #13 Posted September 15, 2014 Ok so not a lot of updates for the weekend had my daughters 1st birthday party on Saturday, hanging deer stands and painting the front door with the misses only left a few hours to work on the horse. But here is what I got done. Removed a few pieces for clean up and wire wheel. So I decided I needed to see some fresh shiny red color.. I also have all of the front axle parts waiting in my car to take to work for parts washing and sand blast tomorrow on my lunch break. Here is how she looks now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #14 Posted September 15, 2014 Now you are in the right spirit. Going to be fun watching this one get a new life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #15 Posted September 15, 2014 Looks really good! If you are gonna sandblast and paint every part please put new grease fittings in everything starting with those front wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne 28 #16 Posted September 15, 2014 looks like you're movin right along, good job! I agree with Geno, blasting media in grease zerks = P.I.T.A. down the road.You knew someone was going to ask this, might as well be me... What kind of paint are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #17 Posted September 15, 2014 Im using rustoleum regal red and the wheels are rustoleum antique white, the white might not be light enough but I like the way the colors look together. And im with you guys on taking the fittings and blasting. The wheel in the picture geno was done with a wire wheel.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,294 #18 Posted September 15, 2014 Looks great. I like your choice in the white. I just made my decision for the wheels and seat on my 400. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #19 Posted September 15, 2014 awesome i really want one of these but seems to be impossible. james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne 28 #20 Posted September 15, 2014 looks really good, I went after the regal, but no one in town had it... bought sunrise from tsc. think i got plain white for my wheels, again, no antique to be had. apparently horse shoes, hand grenades, and wheel horse paint are similar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #21 Posted September 15, 2014 Looks great! Going to a nice one when your done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #22 Posted September 16, 2014 Pick up one of these, it will do this tractor and several you haven't got, yet. http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Pieces-Hydraulic-Fitting-Assortment/dp/B00112DK8K/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410870659&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=Hydraulic+Grease+Fitting+Assortment%2C+110-Piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #23 Posted September 16, 2014 Oh nice! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhunt308 143 #24 Posted September 22, 2014 Well the wrench is turning the right direction now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #25 Posted September 22, 2014 Looks like the old is coming right along. Nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
