Cjb 159 #1 Posted April 1, 2016 This rusty peice of an 854 followed me me a while back. Missing most of the sheetmetal, and engine, I decided to build sort of a 1045 ish tractor with a fresh rebuilt k181 and some leftover 856 parts. Let me know what you think 37 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #2 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) That's an excellent looking job. Let me me the first to say To Edited April 1, 2016 by Retired Sparky 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #3 Posted April 1, 2016 Definitely cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #4 Posted April 1, 2016 So far its looking good, I like the tires. Wayne 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,451 #5 Posted April 1, 2016 Real nice looking project you've got going there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted April 1, 2016 Very nice looking tractor. Where about in Indiana? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #7 Posted April 1, 2016 Excellent project, great work! Be sure to update your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,192 #8 Posted April 1, 2016 Welcome. That is one sharp stallion you have there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjb 159 #9 Posted April 1, 2016 45 minutes ago, KC9KAS said: Very nice looking tractor. Where about in Indiana? I'm from Lafayette! Thanks for all the responses! I know everyone likes pictures, so i will add one of the before shots 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,701 #10 Posted April 1, 2016 You are doing a great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 907 #11 Posted April 1, 2016 Looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #12 Posted April 1, 2016 Nice horse and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #13 Posted April 1, 2016 Nice job and welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,502 #14 Posted April 1, 2016 It is all ways a fun when it is rusted and busted and turn it into something that is workable. Enjoy the project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #15 Posted April 1, 2016 I really like that tractor, can't wait to see the finished project. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #16 Posted April 1, 2016 Welcome to red square friend, where there is no cure for this fever nor are we looking for one. But it looks like you have plenty of talent for making old things look new again and also good at mods. Thanks for joining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #17 Posted April 1, 2016 Good looking mutt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjb 159 #18 Posted April 1, 2016 I had some broken idler pulley and brake hardware parts.... So I fab'd some new ones! 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #19 Posted April 1, 2016 Welcome Hoosier, nice lookin project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,100 #20 Posted April 1, 2016 Nice looking roller you have going & always nice to have another member who has better fab, resto & tire choice skills than me! May I be so bold as to suggest one of these http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/category/1-redsquare-support/ to help you keep posting your 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #21 Posted April 1, 2016 19 minutes ago, WHX61/3 said: May I be so bold as to suggest one of these http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/category/1-redsquare-support/ to help you keep posting your Yes, we really like pics! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjb 159 #22 Posted April 1, 2016 The belt guard was missing too, so I fab'd one of those up too. My seat cover from eBay is supposed to be delivered today, can't wait to put it and the seat on tonight! 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,979 #23 Posted April 1, 2016 Wow -what a great looking labor of love ! You are sure making a Show Tractor folks will want to see CJB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,100 #24 Posted April 1, 2016 I'm thinkin CJB has fab skills that won't quit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjb 159 #25 Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks for the kind words. I'm a welder/fabricator by day, and wheel horse and lawn boy lover all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
