Chris G 3,296 #1 Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Well I got this 401 a few weeks ago. I'm ready to get it all cleaned up and repowered with the proper 4hp kohler. Here's some photos of the tractor at the start. I'll keep more coming as I go. Edited February 19, 2018 by Chris G 9 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #2 Posted February 19, 2018 Today's progress. A bench full of parts and almost bear frame and transaxle. Also started some planning for hood repair. Picked a Kohler off the shelf as well. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,912 #4 Posted February 20, 2018 Always like to see these little guys put back to into shape. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,486 #5 Posted February 20, 2018 Always liked that style of foot rests! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #6 Posted February 21, 2018 Well yesterday I got it all tore down the rest of the way. I started sanding some parts and getting them cleared. The photos don't do justice on how much the appearance changed. I think the change will be more visible when it's all together and sitting in the sunshine. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #7 Posted March 5, 2018 Well I got all the cleared parts that could be assembled done today! Just got to fix the hood and finish engine up. I suppose I'll probably give the rims a good sanding and fresh coat well I'm at it. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,874 #8 Posted March 5, 2018 Looking good Chris! Love to see tractor parts on carpet! (No honey it weren't meee) It's gonna look great with a fresh coat o' paint on the wheels.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #9 Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Thats not the first one that has been given the carpet treatment. LOL I did a 1960 suburban in the house last winter. I assembled it all in the house anyways. Edited March 5, 2018 by Chris G 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,874 #10 Posted March 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, Chris G said: I assembled it all in the house anyways. You might become my new hero. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #11 Posted March 26, 2018 Well I assembled everything I could today. Got the engine all gone through. Put new valves and gaskets, tapped exhaust, re surfaced the head and so on. Cleared the patina of the engine as well. Waiting on the new front tires and then the rims and seat will then be repainted antique white. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #12 Posted March 26, 2018 I also started the hood repair today. I started with the original 401 hood and a piece of hood that came off a 654. This is why I save all these little pieces. I first removed the lip on the 654 piece of hood. Then I made my cuts and welded them into place, well adding a strip along the inside for support. I just got to fill the old steering wheel hole with a patch. Then I will do some bondo work and priming. I even took a bunch of photos of some steps and the test fitting on the 401. I spent almost a hour sanding around the decals so they could be saved. 4 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,912 #13 Posted March 26, 2018 Great work!! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,147 #14 Posted March 26, 2018 Nice job on the hood. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,531 #15 Posted March 26, 2018 nice save 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,929 #17 Posted March 28, 2018 WOW great work saving that hood 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #18 Posted April 1, 2018 Well the hood is painted! Just waiting on the lettering to dry now. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,531 #19 Posted April 1, 2018 Dang nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,912 #20 Posted April 1, 2018 Looking great!! Nice job on the lettering too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #21 Posted April 2, 2018 I just got to put new front tires on and choke cable. Paint the rims and find a side cover for the deck and the sleeve hitch and she's done! Decals are on there way. Drove it around and ran the deck today!!! Here's a before and after pics for ya. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #22 Posted April 2, 2018 You do awesome work and make us procrastinators look really bad!!! Good job!! Randy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #23 Posted April 2, 2018 56 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: You do awesome work Thank you and it's partially do to the fact of I have a bit more free time then most. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
