ACman 7,629 #1 Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Bought this tractor last fall in anticipation of the Big Show. Bought new seat and tires. Then in January I got ahold of Terry about a throwback to the 1965 (first year for hydo's) 875/1075 . My 520 is a 95 so I thought a 30 years in hydro would be kinda cool and mine would be different from sea of 520's at the show . Terry and bounce ideas back and forth and came up what you see . In May it went off to the mechanic for some tlc . Well my son , cousin, mechanic and Terry (Vinlyguy) surprised me with this. We're still working on the dash plate as I added a cigarette lighter. @Vinylguy ill probably just mail you my dash plate so it's right . Anyways I made it to the Big Show for the reveal and I think it was big hit with all the complements it got . Literally we where finishing up on Thursday, buying footrest, painting them and putting them on . Now for the bad news yesterday the daughter was driving it to get pictures and it wouldn't hardly climb a small hill . Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be just a "pig with lipstick" and the hydro isn't trashed . Off to the mechanic again! There's still some more finishing touches to do (maybe a wet sand and buff) fix the exhaust and I'm still missing a few small parts . I might play with the graphics some more (sorry Terry) to tie in the 30'th anniversary as next year's show is anniversary models (I just make my own 1 of 1 ) . Figured I'll show you one half of the barn to show how bad my addiction is . This isn't all of them as the other side of the barn looks like three round hoods blew up . I really need to thank Terry again , he's one good guy ! Here's a before pic . and one with Terry and I coming up with ideas . Edited July 2, 2017 by ACman 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,785 #2 Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) I love it. Hope the problem is minor. Edited July 2, 2017 by rmaynard 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,474 #3 Posted July 2, 2017 Wow I like it. Are those decals one off or will they be available. @ACman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,629 #4 Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) @Shynon as of now there only available to me like I said 1 of 1 ... sorry . I'm still working with Terry on design. @T-Mo I might need my own club membership badge. Edited July 2, 2017 by ACman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #5 Posted July 2, 2017 Looks great Jeff. Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricF 589 #6 Posted July 2, 2017 Love the decals! I spotted them in the 2017 show photo thread and wondered if more info might be coming along. Since they're in development, I had a thought... what about a "generic" version for the hood sides and fenders, so that 312 & 416 series owners could have some too? The specific model decals on the side of the steering tower show up the most, anyway. The model-specific text disappears a little in the stripes. (But the stripes look fantastic!) That would be pretty much in keeping with the majority of typical Wheel Horse factory decals, too -- as the 70's went on, they tended to stick with "universal" logo decals with model-specific add-on ones. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,629 #7 Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) @EricF that's what I want to work on is the stripping through the wheel-a-matic . If we can get more black behind it it should standout more . Or I just might lose that script all together and move the chrome 520 badge up like the 65's had . Then on the lower crowl I'd have my 1965-1995 30years of hydro anniversary sticker mocking the original hydro of the 520 if that makes any sense. It's a work in progress. Edited July 2, 2017 by ACman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricF 589 #8 Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) The "520 Wheel-A-Matic" standalone logo really looks sharp! Edited July 2, 2017 by EricF 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,629 #9 Posted July 2, 2017 No issues with tranny... I'll just chalk it up to driver error. needs a little adjustment and it'll be fine ! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358 #10 Posted July 2, 2017 @ACman When I saw your Wheel A Matic at show it was outstanding. The retro looks makes it one of a kind. If Terry sells any sets you should get a commission . HA HA. Great seeing you and your family at the show , can't wait for next year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #11 Posted July 3, 2017 AC that was a great idea!... looks awesome! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,629 #12 Posted July 3, 2017 Hopefully get some video today . My brother in law and nephew are in from Arizona . Yesterday the nephew learned to drive the 67 lawn ranger and now he wants to drive the big tractor . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #13 Posted July 3, 2017 Was great seeing it at the big show Jeff... your custom Wheel-a-Matic 520 really turned out awesome. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #14 Posted July 3, 2017 Sweet Mother of Wheel Horses, that is beautiful. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #15 Posted July 3, 2017 Nicely done! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #16 Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Texas Todd said: Nicely done! Thanks Todd. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #17 Posted July 4, 2017 On 7/2/2017 at 6:47 PM, ACman said: No issues with tranny... I'll just chalk it up to driver error. needs a little adjustment and it'll be fine ! I'm glad it wasn't the worst end of the spectrum, I know some go bad but the oil in the 1 I bought last spring looked like chocolate milk, but hasn't gave me a bit of trouble since draining refilling and new filter, best of luck and it sure looks sweet in its 1 of a kind skin, Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,531 #18 Posted July 6, 2017 @ACman does this work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,629 #19 Posted July 6, 2017 @T-Mo sure does...can it be shrunk a little . Thanks for doing this . You need have a page with just badges on it that people could pick from . again Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
