Shynon 7,459 #1 Posted September 7, 2015 Started on the 1045 restoration, will try to update as much as possible. This tractor made it's way from the Big Show to Minnesota. Has been sitting since, felt like doing a little blasting today, also had time to break off a bolt on one of the foot pads. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #2 Posted September 7, 2015 Coming from someone who helped load it on the Dino Hauler those pics almost don't do it justice on the kind of save this restoration will be. I will certainly be following this 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #3 Posted September 7, 2015 Yes Mike you are correct pictures do not show how bad it is, but it will live again. Have to weld some cracks on fenders, straighten tool box. Been soaking the bad spots in Kroil since it came home in July still frozen up pretty good. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #4 Posted September 7, 2015 And the adventure has started. Tom, how did you break that Hooby-Dooby?? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #5 Posted September 7, 2015 I'm almost as curious about your work table. I'd like something to lift the tractors but have no place to store it when not in use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #6 Posted September 7, 2015 I'm almost as curious about your work table. I'd like something to lift the tractors but have no place to store it when not in use. Mike I built it base with wheels on it and installed and old kitchen island countertop. I is up about 18" inches off the floor, use ramps to put tractor up on it. And I usually always have a tractor on it. Not the best but it has worked for years. And the adventure has started. Tom, how did you break that Hooby-Dooby?? which one?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #7 Posted September 7, 2015 Tool box looks like it needs to be shipped to Stigian for repair. Good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #8 Posted September 7, 2015 Looks like a good start to a resto.Thanks for the photos. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,762 #9 Posted September 9, 2015 Sure got yer work cutout for you. Most pepople would have scraped it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,062 #10 Posted September 9, 2015 The biggest difference between resurrecting a rough old cob of a tractor and restoring a nice one is the degree of pride you will have as a result of your perseverance; 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #11 Posted September 10, 2015 Had a little more time tonight to work on 1045. I bought a MAPP gas torch for the rusted parts and it seemed to help quite a bit. Remove foot pegs and that broken bolt. Pulled the rusted cotter pins from brake assembly, tried out my newly fabricated hub puller it worked pretty well considering how bad one hub was stuck on. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,040 #12 Posted September 10, 2015 Coming from someone who helped load it on the Dino Hauler those pics almost don't do it justice on the kind of save this restoration will be. I will certainly be following this I helped out as well and couldn't agree more. It great to see that this old girl will be coming back to life. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted September 11, 2015 I want whatever you used to cut the plate to get that nice round disc! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #14 Posted September 11, 2015 Looks like that hub was a fighter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,062 #15 Posted September 11, 2015 That is a sweet looking hub puller! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #16 Posted September 11, 2015 How much $ would it take to have you build one of those pullers and ship it to me? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #17 Posted September 15, 2015 So I have been working on this on and off last week, this is were I am at. Took tires of rims, sand blasted the front two, paint was thick, not sure what it was but some of it was stuck on pretty well. The back ones will be more fun as they have most all the paint on them. Pulled tower and steering wheel, may be on the look out for a better steering wheel. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #18 Posted September 15, 2015 Wow...you're almost there. Good luck with those hubs and pulleys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #19 Posted September 16, 2015 Started on the 1045 restoration, will try to update as much as possible. This tractor made it's way from the Big Show to Minnesota. Has been sitting since, felt like doing a little blasting today, also had time to break off a bolt on one of the foot pads. I see a can of Kroil hiding in there! You bring that out for the really tough jobs! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #20 Posted September 16, 2015 Looks like your off to a great start, looking great! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,984 #21 Posted September 16, 2015 Just now found this and I was wondering your progress! I am glad to see that 1045 is being resurrected! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #22 Posted September 19, 2015 Progress update, rear rims have been sandblasted and primed, hope to paint them this weekend. Drained transmission and got clear water and some gear oil. Pulled from frame and put her on the trans stand and it does not look good Looks pretty rough, about 1/2" of crud in the bottom of the trans, 1533's are not turning, they may clean up. A couple of the gears are chipped. Good think I have a complete rebuild trans on the shelf to use. This one may be a parts trans. And last picture everything stripped from the frame. Have to weld a couple cracks in the trans mounting plate. Enjoy 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,984 #23 Posted September 19, 2015 My initial thought to seeing the inside of that tranny is just wow......that's rough..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #24 Posted September 19, 2015 Looks like that's been out in the weather a while. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #25 Posted September 19, 2015 I think those gears will buff out! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
