dells68 7,498 #76 Posted December 8, 2017 Fronts are firestone 16x6.5-8. I got them from Miller Tire at $70 each plus shipping. That didn't include the tubes! They look great, but I couldn't afford them for my tractor, but Emory was really wanting a set for the tractor I'm going to fix for him next spring. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,363 #77 Posted December 8, 2017 I have not seen a horse painted that shade and I have to say it looks really nice. The boy is gonna love it!!! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #78 Posted December 8, 2017 7 hours ago, stevebo said: I have not seen a horse painted that shade and I have to say it looks really nice. The boy is gonna love it!!! Thanks Stevebo. I just wanted it to be different, something that is just Emory's. It really pops out in the sun and is not as dark as it seems in the garage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,046 #79 Posted December 8, 2017 This tractor is looking awesome, he's gonna be one happy boy in a few weeks! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #80 Posted December 8, 2017 21 hours ago, dells68 said: Not much to report lately. Got the dash tower assembled, dash panel painted, and gas tank installed. Did get a chance to visit with@oldredrider last Friday. Traded a couple of motors and got a mule drive for coyote. Also tracked down a set of weights for coyote with Paul's help. I also ordered a gas valve and seal for the poly tank. Hopefully I'll get to work again Sat. We've got our tractor association's Christmas dinner tomorrow night. Usually around a hundred people attend. Never pass up good food. Hate to disappoint, but no chimichangas @Big_Red_Fred I hear ya Driver, LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #81 Posted December 9, 2017 R U All Ready boy's 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #82 Posted December 9, 2017 Dells, that looks sooooo sweet. First class job, been enjoying it. Cant wait to see the little guy seeing it. Glenn 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #83 Posted December 13, 2017 I must say WOW!! That is looking GREAT!!! I really like the color combo and great job. Your boy is gonna be super excited for sure... Better make sure ya got the camera ready when ya give it to him cause that will surely be a memory to capture. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,575 #84 Posted December 13, 2017 We've got to be able to see Emory's reaction when he finds out that the tractor is his. The anticipation is at a fever pitch for us waiting for the big reveal. This is gonna be a wild Christmas for him and you. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #85 Posted December 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Chris G said: I must say WOW!! That is looking GREAT!!! I really like the color combo and great job. Your boy is gonna be super excited for sure... Better make sure ya got the camera ready when ya give it to him cause that will surely be a memory to capture. 26 minutes ago, rjg854 said: We've got to be able to see Emory's reaction when he finds out that the tractor is his. The anticipation is at a fever pitch for us waiting for the big reveal. This is gonna be a wild Christmas for him and you. Thanks guys. I haven't had a chance to do a whole lot due to other obligations for the last week or so. We took Emory to the Virginia Tech Carillion Research Institute for a follow up to his study that he participated in during May. I hope to get back on it this weekend. I get off for Christmas next Tues and may have to thrash a couple of days to finish up. I will be sure to have a camera close by. I'm going to give him a Wheel Horse hat and Blackhood shirt along with his keys before I take him down. I'll update as soon as I get more done. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,151 #86 Posted December 14, 2017 Hey dells68 - Blackhood shirt? Can you elaborate? Did you make it or buy it? I would be interested to see it... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #87 Posted December 14, 2017 I actually contacted a fellow in MA who makes and sells shirts, hoodies, mouse pads, just about anything with a farm related theme that you can think of. I found a nice pic of a blackhood and he's going to put it on a shirt for me to give Emory Christmas morning. He's going to do another for me with Emory and his tractor after Christmas. His prices are reasonable and he already has several Wheel Horse designs available, but will do custom work. Haven't got the shirt yet, but he did send me the proof. He's got some really nice stuff on his website. Check it out at www.imissthefarm.com. Mods, I hope posting his address is ok. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #88 Posted December 15, 2017 I'm thinking you need to hide a few video cameras in the house and garage so you can capture the whole surprise! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,531 #89 Posted December 15, 2017 Go pro on Emory's hat would be cool..... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #90 Posted December 17, 2017 Well, I've gotten some more done today. Engine is bolted on and detailed. Seat is on. Installed a new rubber grommet and shut off valve. Emory had to sit on it and informed me that it looks like an old man's tractor. He says he really likes it and wants to drive it. He even asked me if he could have the front tires for the tractor I'm going to fix for him. Second pic was the other day when I pushed it out to see what the color looks like. Darker pic is what it looks like in the shade - big difference! 7 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #91 Posted December 17, 2017 The countdown is on but it looks like you're right on schedule. Good job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #92 Posted December 17, 2017 Its turning out great. He is in for such a treat. Glenn 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,741 #93 Posted December 17, 2017 RoadRunner is looking great! I love the care and concern that you are putting into this project. Emory is going to be so surprised when he finds out who the true owner of that tractor really is! This is one great looking tractor and I can’t wait to see the finished project. @dells68 you had better stop reading this, put on your elf hat and get back out to “the Big Man’s” work shop and get at it. Remember... 6 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #94 Posted December 22, 2017 Well, I've worked most of the day. I managed to get the drive belt on, the rest of the panels on, paint buffed, decals from Terry on, aircleaner mount made, both filters on, throttle and choke hooked up, knobs from Glen on, and ... I just need to put a battery in, gas in, and exhaust on to fire her up. My last thing to do is wire the lights and add a few special touches. Fourth pic is showing how glossy the hood is (ignore the ugly reflection). Whew, I'm pooped! Heading to Dad's so we can get up around 5 and put our Christmas ham on to cook in the morning. 3 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,624 #95 Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) That’s totally looking!!! Emory is going to freak out on Christmas ! Edited December 22, 2017 by ACman 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,741 #96 Posted December 22, 2017 WOW! THAT WAS TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT! Excellent work @dells68 and so worth the effort for your favorite little guy in the whole world. I can’t wait to see the video of his reaction when he realizes it is for him! 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #97 Posted December 22, 2017 I'll post some pics of it on Christmas morning when he gets it. I've got him some other wheel horse goodies for then too. I'll try to get a video too. Thanks for all of the compliments. I hope Emory is excited as I am! 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 949 #98 Posted December 22, 2017 BEAUTIFUL ! When he is my age (old) he is going to tell this story to his grand children while his heart swells with pride that his dad did this for him. Marv 3 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,741 #99 Posted December 22, 2017 I’m sure he’ll be excited now but as he gets older, I think that he’ll really begin to understand the labor of love that you put into that machine for him. What’s also cool about this specific gift is that fact that he has taken the journey with you. There are so many lessons that a young mind can learn: tenacity, constancy of purpose, determination, thoroughness, the list could go on. It does something for a youngster to see their parent start a project and not only finish it, but finish it with excellence! Again I say “Well done!” A quote from Proverbs that I love to insert after any complete tractor resto is, “the desire accomplished is sweet to the soul!” 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,046 #100 Posted December 22, 2017 Well done sir! There’s gonna be one happy little boy on Christmas Day. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
