AMC RULES 37,130 #26 Posted July 10, 2018 The before... and, the after...which was in essence, just a matter of discovering I could remove the layers of bad repaint jobs... to reveal most of the original paint that still survived underneath. 7 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #27 Posted July 10, 2018 Emory's Christmas tractor. He was heartbroken that I didn't have room to bring it to the Big Show this year. Next year it's the first one loaded! 5 14 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #28 Posted July 10, 2018 My 701 I bought in PA last year. Cleaned, sanded, and cleared. 6 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #29 Posted July 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, dells68 said: Emory's Christmas tractor. He was heartbroken that I didn't have room to bring it to the Big Show this year. He was heartbroken that I didn't have room to bring it to the Big Show this year. # me too. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #30 Posted July 10, 2018 I love to see the before and after pictures because to me it shows the love we all have for these tractors. From my experience with only one totally complete there is countless hours of time between before and after. I Love every minute of it. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezeastside 93 #31 Posted July 10, 2018 Certainly a lot of talent and love for these machines out there!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #32 Posted July 10, 2018 Great thread @ezeastside!!! There is an amazing love affair with these tractors. They are really a unique machine when you realize that in their inception and the first several decades, they were a family owned affair—the American Dream. As I have spent more time on this site, I have seen how much they mean to so many for a variety of reasons. It also seems like no one can own “Just One” for any length of time without purchasing another and another and another—Right @WHX20? Some have a long standing history with these tractors like @Lane Ranger and @travlindave and others, as we see weekly, have just bought their first one! To see the passion that you guys put in to restore, refurbish, modify, and patina these little red machines is really cool! I’ve already enjoyed this thread and hope that it continues to grow as more and more members find it and or finish projects... 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #33 Posted July 10, 2018 @Shynon I was wondering if you were gonna post that lovely 1045 lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #34 Posted July 10, 2018 Before after 1 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #35 Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) My first Tractor... 1067 400 "Burb Edited July 10, 2018 by WHX20 add 4 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,081 #36 Posted July 10, 2018 The fender pan and seat assembly just needed to be bolted on to 'stage' a picture but I've been so busy I just haven't done it....until I saw this thread and you guys shamed me into it. A good morning for it anyways as I'm in the day before prep for getting my other eye fixed tomorrow. I was given the 657 and a Frankenhorse that started out life as a 500 Special. Both needed a ton of work and a bunch of parts so I combined them to make one good machine. I remember seeing a 500 Special on Chandlers showroom floor back in 1968 and tried to talk my Dad into getting it but he didn't want a Tecky engine. I'm thinking he might have gone with this one. This: and this: Turned into this: I still have a few things to do like the fuel line, belt guard (already painted and ready) and kill switch so I'm close for the maiden voyage. Doc will be telling me to take it easy for a couple more weeks but I'd say that work is taking it easy. 3 10 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #37 Posted July 10, 2018 1957 rj35 6 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #38 Posted July 10, 2018 As found in 2008 Got it home- Blind in one eye and a broken nose and water damage- Ta Daaaaa!- '74' C-120- 6 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,750 #39 Posted July 10, 2018 @Achto what is the last tractor you posted pictures of?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #40 Posted July 10, 2018 On 7/9/2018 at 8:42 AM, Achto said: McLean Thing turned out so nice. 6 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #41 Posted July 10, 2018 35 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: @Achto what is the last tractor you posted pictures of?? One of the rarest surviving GT’s out there! Dan’s got a cool story about it too! Mostly covered in the above link—thanks for posting Craig! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #42 Posted July 10, 2018 The coolest thing is the differential. There are separate drive belts to the rears arranged so that when you turn the wheel it loosens up a belt on one side allowing the wheel to free spin! Unbelievable thinking for the day. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #43 Posted July 10, 2018 I didn't take the opportunity to appreciate that McLean at Portage last year.... really looking forward to studying it this weekend! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #44 Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Edited July 11, 2018 by giddyap changed photos 4 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #45 Posted July 11, 2018 4 hours ago, CasualObserver said: I didn't take the opportunity to appreciate that McLean at Portage last year.... really looking forward to studying it this weekend! I'll have to let you study it from the drivers seat Jason. 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #46 Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Roller to Rat... Edited July 11, 2018 by cschannuth 5 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,750 #47 Posted July 11, 2018 Thanks @Achto Your McLean is certainly a nice rare one and quite a restoration project. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #48 Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Thanks @Achto Your McLean is certainly a nice rare one and quite a restoration project. Thank you! It was the most difficult resto that I have done so far. Thanks to Craig for posting the link to the resto. Edited July 11, 2018 by Achto 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #49 Posted July 11, 2018 Keep them coming guys. The gears are turning inside my aging mind. Great thread 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #50 Posted July 11, 2018 16 hours ago, cschannuth said: Roller to Rat... I see nothing ratty about that one Craig 2 hours ago, Vinylguy said: Great thread Selling yourself short Terry..... Twant for you or the missus there wouldn't be these nice tractors 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
