cleat 6,777 #26 Posted February 2, 2015 I prime before the gloss paints, IH red, silver wheel, and black. I do not prime before applying the high temp semi gloss paint or the cold galvanizing. All paint work shown is spray cans. Hood and fender will get sprayed by my neighbor who also paints cars on the side. Everything but the IH red is Rustoleum. IH red is Rust check brand from Canadian tire. Seems to go on fine and drys quickly. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #27 Posted February 2, 2015 I prime before the gloss paints, IH red, silver wheel, and black. I do not prime before applying the high temp semi gloss paint or the cold galvanizing. All paint work shown is spray cans. Hood and fender will get sprayed by my neighbor who also paints cars on the side. Everything but the IH red is Rustoleum. IH red is Rust check brand from Canadian tire. Seems to go on fine and drys quickly. Cleat So that's your home garage? Impressive ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #28 Posted February 2, 2015 Looks like a professional job , I like it.....Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #29 Posted February 2, 2015 I am so happy to watch your progress. I've never done a frame up restoration- just fix the big problems and get back to work. I'm interested in your steering rebuild. Do you have any more pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #30 Posted February 3, 2015 great job,i like your shop too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #31 Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) The restoration looks great. Is that an Acreage 30m tractor in the background with the loader and cab, or is it a Mahindra? What do you think of that? Edited February 3, 2015 by 47JDG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #32 Posted February 3, 2015 Tractor is a Dong Feng 304. China built 30HP at the PTO. Tractor runs great, can sit for a month and will start instantly. I can run it all winter on one tank of fuel. It is amazing that a 3 cyl. diesel powered 5000 lb monster can burn less fuel than a lawn tractor. Snow blower is a Braber Equipment 72" with hydraulic rotation and deflection. It sure is nice to blow snow from the heat of the cab, even if I need to turn and face backwards. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #33 Posted February 3, 2015 Just out of curiosity you mentioned the rear. What the difference between the H rear and the HC Nice job on the resto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,046 #34 Posted February 3, 2015 Over the years there were several different rear end gearing options for the hydros. HC usually was the highest offered speed somewhere around 7mph The C series eaton 1100's were somewhere around 6mph and the newer 520H's were somewhere around 5mph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #35 Posted February 3, 2015 Ahhh, thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #36 Posted February 6, 2015 New sealed 9 pin connector installed. Engine then installed and connected. Waiting on the Welch plug for the cam to arrive and then exhaust and PTO can be assembled. New plugs and wires installed. Cleat 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #37 Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Your garage is cleaner and better organized than my office! I like the hydro pedal and the vented belt guard. Thats going to be better than new! With all the work you are putting in, I'm curious about your electrical system. I see the new terminals, connectors and fuse holders. What about things like voltage regulator, coil or starter? I know those parts are expensive. I just wonder how far people go in these kind of major rebuilds. Edited February 8, 2015 by cheesegrader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #38 Posted February 8, 2015 Looking really really good. Enjoying this very much. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #39 Posted February 8, 2015 Pressed new bearing races into front wheels then mounted wheels temporarily with the new bearings until the tires come in. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #41 Posted February 26, 2015 New tires mounted. Rear wheels bolted on. Front wheels bearings greased and installed. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #42 Posted February 26, 2015 Man that is lookin sharp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #43 Posted February 26, 2015 PTO all hooked up. Rear lift assembly installed. Muffler and heat shields installed. Welch plug for camshaft replaced. Proper dash installed. New battery tray installed then installed battery. Cleat 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #44 Posted February 27, 2015 That is looking professional grade. The 520HC is all testosterone. Where did you find the correct 520HC decal for the top of the dash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #45 Posted February 27, 2015 ebay. I had to buy 4 of them so I now have 3 extra's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364 #46 Posted February 27, 2015 Really like the vented belt guard. Your 520 is coming out awesome. I redid mine about 6 years ago and have been using it as a worker since. I really love mine!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #47 Posted February 27, 2015 Looking real good cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #48 Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Air cleaner bead blasted, painted and installed. Decal applied (thanks Terry, this looks great). Rear hitch bead blasted, painted, and assembled (thanks Al). Cleat Edited March 2, 2015 by cleat 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,777 #49 Posted March 2, 2015 Just for fun I lined up the wheel horses. The front 520-H is complete, the center one is my 520-HC in progress, and the rear one is my 520-H that will be getting torn down and converted to be just like the front 520-H which is a 1988 model. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #50 Posted March 2, 2015 The old snow blower looks pretty dingy next to all that nice red paint . Great looking tractors Cleat......Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
