1056 time

[Chris G 3,296]

Well as some have previously seen, I recently acquired a 1056 with a 12 hp kohler. Well today I rewired the machine so it could run properly and also added a solenoid to it. I will clean up the wiring some more, after i tear it all down and reassemble. Surprisingly it fired right up. So I am at least gonna pull the head and check everything over. I also will have to replace atleast the oil pan gasket. It's has a homemade one on there that looks like its seen better days. And I test sanded part of the hood to see what the patina would generally clean up as. But there will be more to come as i go. The first 4 pics are of when I picked it up. The last pic is how the hood cleaned up on a quick cleaning.

Edited November 27, 2018 by Chris G

[rjg854 11,574]

Looks like that will clean up pretty well 

[ebinmaine 68,874]

Looks like that could be a fun project. I'll be sitting here following along.

[Daddy Don 907]

Lot of work ahead for you but will be worth it. Good luck

[Chris G 3,296]

There definitely is a lot of work ahead. After I started digging in to it. I realized it's a bit rougher in some spots than originally thought. But that's alright it's home and I got all winter and that's part of the fun. The first time I drive it and get to work it, all will be worth it.

[rjg854 11,574]

Couldn't agree more, the greatest part of this hobby is finding these tractors, bringing them back to there former glory , and running them.  They don't all have to be show pieces, they weren't designed for that.  They were meant to be workers. Designed for whatever they were called to do and do it well.

Edited November 27, 2018 by rjg854
spell check

[The Tuul Crib 7,338]

7 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Looks like that could be a fun project. I'll be sitting here following along.

[953 nut 56,165]

       Preserve the Patina!       

[AMC RULES 37,141]

Mine too, was rough like that one. 

 

 

[Herder 2,354]

Rough is good.  you wont be afraid to scratch it up.  

[Razorback 1,042]

1 hour ago, Herder said:

Rough is good.  you wont be afraid to scratch it up.  

 

To each his/her own, but I agree 100% with that comment.

 

For my own purposes, I like my GT's to look good, but they are all workers, not museum pieces.

[Chris G 3,296]

17 minutes ago, Razorback said:

 

To each his/her own, but I agree 100% with that comment.

 

For my own purposes, I like my GT's to look good, but they are all workers, not museum pieces.

Well said. 

[ebinmaine 68,874]

30 minutes ago, Razorback said:

 

 

For my own purposes, I like my GT's to look good, but they are all workers, not museum pieces.

 

That how we are too.

We've restored Trina's 657 and she uses it like it's meant to be.

She isn't afraid to scratch it up a bit.

We know how to fix what ails it later.

 

[jebbear 385]

1 hour ago, Razorback said:

For my own purposes, I like my GT's to look good, but they are all workers, not museum pieces.

Agree totally. They were all brand new and shiny at one time, but part of their legacy is the durability that they still have after the wear and tear and bumps and scratches. Besides, I always like to think in terms of "why have a toy if you can't play with it from time to time!"  

[oliver2-44 9,929]

Great story on it being given to you, and the patina hood look great.

PS  i vote for keeping the bug eye lights. there kind of funky cool. 

[Chris G 3,296]

I am gonna keep all patina that I can and definitely the bug eyes!

[Daddy Don 907]

11 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

Great story on it being given to you, and the patina hood look great.

PS  i vote for keeping the bug eye lights. there kind of funky cool. 

Name it the big bug eye

[WHX?? 49,486]

On ‎11‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 4:04 AM, rjg854 said:

 Designed for whatever they were called to do and do it well.

Nailed it.... built a queen once and immediately got it dirty! 

 

Can we do something about the seat tho please?!?!

Edited November 28, 2018 by WHX21

[Chris G 3,296]

Well I been pretty busy as of late, to much going on to get out to the garage. So I took a little time today to clear the mind. I mounted the front tires on rims and put them on. Then I sat the weights on it and did a mock up of everything. So I could get some exacts on which way I'm gonna go with the rear fender set up.  Here's a couple pics to give ya idea of were I'm going with it. Still a lot to do though.

[ebinmaine 68,874]

Like those rear fenders

[Chris G 3,296]

There actually speedex fenders. When I got the tractor I found this set hanging on the wall. So I grabbed them and I did a little wet sanding on the one. Surprisingly with a little time I'll be able to blend the patina and make them look like they belong with it!

[ebinmaine 68,874]

5 minutes ago, Chris G said:

There actually speedex fenders. When I got the tractor I found this set hanging on the wall. So I grabbed them and I did a little wet sanding on the one. Surprisingly with a little time I'll be able to blend the patina and make them look like they belong with it!

Definitely. Square Hood with square fenders. That looks pretty good.

[WHX?? 49,486]

Like that seat! Much easier on the eyes and probably nose!

[Chris G 3,296]

I took the bug lights off and cleaned them up as well. Just finished them.

[rjg854 11,574]

What did you do to clean them 

 

They look a lot better