LarryM 29 #1 Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Hello, I wanted to share some pics of a restoration I just completed. This project was really rough when I started. What was there of the original engine was actually in pretty good shape, no cylinder wear etc, but due to missing the blower housing, points cover and a dead coil, I decided not to use it. The blower housing is really hard to find. I gave up on the original engine and put a early 60's B&S engine on it. It has all new bearings and seals in the transmission. It was completely torn down, cleaned and a lot of it sand blasted. It now runs good, trans works good. It is not perfect, but perfect was way gone on this one. I actually restored this for someone and they are supposed to pick it up today. I believe it is a 1960 model. Thought you might enjoy seeing it and I wanted to say thanks to some folks here that helped with locating some parts. More of the Restoration More. Edited July 9, 2016 by LarryM too much space 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryM 29 #2 Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Compressed pics. Edited July 9, 2016 by LarryM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryM 29 #3 Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Finished. The paint is #81 Chevy Red that is very close to the original. The white is late 60's Ford with half the normal pigments and all the white pigment. Edited July 9, 2016 by LarryM 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #4 Posted July 9, 2016 NICE SAVE of that tractor! Looks good now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,034 #5 Posted July 9, 2016 Great job!! Question. Is there something different about your brake/clutch that would account for the clutch rod being connected to the pedal above the pivot point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryM 29 #7 Posted July 9, 2016 Racinbob, good catch on the clutch and brake rod! Yes, it is mounted above. I did that for a safety reason, it works backwards to the original configuration. Now, you push down to go, let off and the brake is on. Before, when you left off the clutch, it would go and there was no safety feature if you fell off etc. To stop, you had to push down. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,485 #8 Posted July 9, 2016 Very good idea! I'm thinking a lot of the parents who set these up for little ones may be interested in your design... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryM 29 #9 Posted July 9, 2016 Hi SylvanlakeWH, that is why I did it. They guy I restored it for may let his teenage grandkids ride it. I am going to tell him it is not a 4wheeler, it is a antique lawn tractor and treat it as such. I was going to add another pedal to the opposite side, but decided this was simple. It works well, brakes work great. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #10 Posted July 9, 2016 Nice job and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted July 9, 2016 very nice restoration! Thanks for the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #12 Posted July 9, 2016 to we for the and great restoration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,021 #13 Posted July 9, 2016 7 hours ago, LarryM said: Now, you push down to go, let off and the brake is on. I would think that if OSHA was around in 1960 they would have loved your idea. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #14 Posted July 13, 2016 Very nice, and good idea on the brake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseNut 222 #15 Posted July 15, 2016 Looks great and nice thinking on that reverse pedal operation! Love seeing these tractors getting saved from the junk pile! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #16 Posted December 16, 2016 I know its an older post but i would like to bump it back up by saying I hope mine turns out this nice. What a transformation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
