"93 520 project

[lynnmor 7,442]

OK, I'm a critic, that battery clamp scares me.  If it were to move forward, or the battery back a bit, things could get ugly real fast.  The original went over the front corner with a piece of angle to keep it in place.

[dclarke 4,046]

9 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

OK, I'm a critic, that battery clamp scares me.  If it were to move forward, or the battery back a bit, things could get ugly real fast.  The original went over the front corner with a piece of angle to keep it in place.

That thought's crossed my mind too, the original clamp was missing and I had this laying around so I stuck it on there. I probably should get the correct one.  Thanks for reminding me. 

[WVHillbilly520H 10,374]

1 hour ago, dclarke said:

That thought's crossed my mind too, the original clamp was missing and I had this laying around so I stuck it on there. I probably should get the correct one.  Thanks for reminding me. 

Maybe this will help you fab up one instead of buying,Jeff.

[bulletbob 1]

extremely nice work!

[dclarke 4,046]

6 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said:

Maybe this will help you fab up one instead of buying,Jeff.

Thanks, Jeff. That looks easy enough to make but I lost access to a welder when I retired a few months ago, until I convince the management around here that I need one it's  just easier to buy the hold down. I appreciate the help though. 

Edited December 30, 2016 by dclarke

[WHX?? 49,581]

Could always unretire if existing management won't cooperate 

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,528]

14 hours ago, WHX9 said:

Could always unretire if existing management won't cooperate 

Watch your language!!!!!

 

I just hope I make it to retirement, and once there, I definitely wouldn't want to unretire.  

[Fun Engineer 859]

Looking good Denny. It's amazing what a little elbow grease will do. 

[dclarke 4,046]

The last few days I've got a little more done on this 520, I got new bearings and a seal put in the PTO and got it back on. I've also got the tins buffed out, the footrest pads glued on, the black on the front of the hood repainted and got those mounted and have started putting the new decals on. Now to get those rear rims blasted and painted. 

 

[Shynon 7,474]

Wow Denny I like it, you sure do nice work. Really has me thinking someday I may  have to find  one of these .

[dclarke 4,046]

18 minutes ago, Shynon said:

Wow Denny I like it, you sure do nice work. Really has me thinking someday I may  have to find  one of these .

Thanks, Tom. What little I've driven this one I like it. Those Onan's sound pretty good. 

[GMan 82]

Denny,

 

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the replacement "footrest pads" that you just installed? I have a unit that needs them replaced too! Thanks in advance...........Gary

 

[dclarke 4,046]

12 minutes ago, GMan said:

Denny,

 

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the replacement "footrest pads" that you just installed? I have a unit that needs them replaced too! Thanks in advance...........Gary

 

I got them from Eldon at classickitchensandmore.com....... Scroll down towards the bottom of his web page and you'll see Wheel Horse parts. 

[WVHillbilly520H 10,374]

Maybe this helps with the footrest pads...thanks Denny...

Edited January 3, 2017 by WVHillbilly520H

[Fun Engineer 859]

That looks amazing Denny. 👍

 

[rmaynard 15,750]

Ain't retirement great? You are doing an excellent job Denny.

 

[dclarke 4,046]

2 minutes ago, rmaynard said:

Ain't retirement great? You are doing an excellent job Denny.

 

Yes it is, Bob! Thanks!

9 hours ago, Fun Engineer said:

That looks amazing Denny. 👍

 

Dave, it looks better in the pics than it is but I'm happy with it. 

[Fun Engineer 859]

1 hour ago, dclarke said:

Yes it is, Bob! Thanks!

Dave, it looks better in the pics than it is but I'm happy with it. 

Have a close friend that is retired tell me: A week of retirement consists of six Saturdays and one Sunday. I love every day of it. 😎

[rmaynard 15,750]

1 hour ago, Fun Engineer said:

Have a close friend that is retired tell me: A week of retirement consists of six Saturdays and one Sunday. I love every day of it. 😎

The problem with retirement is that everyone thinks you don't have anything to do, and as most of us retirees know, that's not the case.

[GMan 82]

Thanks Denny/WVHillbilly520H! I appreciate the response and the info included...............I will contact them......................Gary

Edited January 3, 2017 by GMan

[dclarke 4,046]

Well, I'm getting closer to having this back together. I've got the rear tires on and now have the correct battery hold down installed and a set of LED tail lights. I've still got to paint a cover plate for the dash tower, put the rest of the decals on and get a steering wheel insert from Glen. I found out the alternator wasn't charging and a new rectifier regulator fixed that. Next week I need to take it outside and warm the engine up good so I can torque the head bolts again and I'll need to fine tune the foot pedal linkage....... I painted the rims Argent Silver from Eastwood's. Do you guys spray a clear coat over that and if you do what do you use? 

[Shynon 7,474]

That thing looks like new, you know if you don't get any snow you can ship it to Minnesota I can put it to use

[cleat 6,779]

Better than new. No Toro and foot control....

 

Looks great

 

Cleat

Edited January 8, 2017 by cleat

[dclarke 4,046]

20 minutes ago, Shynon said:

That thing looks like new, you know if you don't get any snow you can ship it to Minnesota I can put it to use

If we don't get any snow I may just sit on it in the garage, I've grown sorta attached to this thing. lol
 

 

17 minutes ago, cleat said:

Better than new. No Toro and foot control....

 

Looks great

 

Cleat

Thanks, Cleat!

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177]

1 hour ago, Shynon said:

if you don't get any snow you can ship it to Minnesota

Rosemount , Minnesota that is...