WHNJ701 4,165 #26 Posted December 4, 2018 keep the tractor patina, paint the rims, and do a full resto/rebuild/repaint on the loader. it will look sharp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #27 Posted December 4, 2018 13 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Keep the patina... & don't paint the FEL. I agree.....however the loader is supposed to be white. That is driving me crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #28 Posted December 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, hcminis said: That is driving me crazy. Short trip isn't it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #29 Posted December 4, 2018 14 hours ago, jabelman said: keep the tractor patina, paint the rims, and do a full resto/rebuild/repaint on the loader. it will look sharp Exactly what I was thinking of doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #30 Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, craftsmanmowerfreak said: Short trip isn't it? Easy.....my wife already says I need admitted to crazy hospital because of this hobby. Also says our place looks like Sanford and Son....oops. LOL 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #31 Posted December 4, 2018 57 minutes ago, hcminis said: Exactly what I was thinking of doing obviously it's yours to enjoy, but the real value is in the loader attachment. restored right that's a good solid investment regardless what tractor it's on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #32 Posted December 4, 2018 2 hours ago, hcminis said: Easy.....my wife already says I need admitted to crazy hospital because of this hobby. Also says our place looks like Sanford and Son....oops. LOL Lol my mom says same about our yard lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #33 Posted December 30, 2018 Worked on the 854 w/ Danco loader more today. New cross member made. Took all hydraulic hoses off and went to NAPA to have new ones made. They didn't have all the fittings and said they would be ready Wednesday. Found a backup pump / reservoir on ebay for a great price. Cleaned the reservoir that is currently on loader. Fixed a few other little details. Slowly making headway. Need a better gas cap along with throttle and choke cables 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #34 Posted December 30, 2018 Love that little guy... keep up the great work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #35 Posted December 30, 2018 I found the old gas caps for in the cab gas tank trucks like my 69 C-10 are a direct fit for fuel tanks. I had to modify (loosen up) the vent on the one I put on Putt Putt, but at least it was at a local store right handy. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #36 Posted December 30, 2018 39 minutes ago, pullstart said: I found the old gas caps for in the cab gas tank trucks like my 69 C-10 are a direct fit for fuel tanks. I had to modify (loosen up) the vent on the one I put on Putt Putt, but at least it was at a local store right handy. I got one at napa that was a direct fit and matches the original style, it was for a dodge truck late 50s, it was under 15 bucks 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,353 #37 Posted December 30, 2018 I don't know how I missed this one before, a round hood with duals and a loader, that has to be by far the most awesome Wheel Horse set up I have seen since getting into this hobby. Looking forward to following along as you make it uniquely yours. I know I may be outnumbered here, but my vote (and what I would do if it was mine) would be a complete restore of tractor and loader. Yes I know they're only original once, but the whole keep the original patina craze just hasn't caught up to me yet. I attend some car shows throughout the year, and a lot of people are doing the same thing with classic cars/trucks now too. The fully restored models always catch my eye way more than the others, and if they are fully restored to factory specs that makes it even cooler. Whatever you decide to do with it, it will be an awesome addition to your collection 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #38 Posted December 31, 2018 More goodies have arrived for the ole nag. Can't wait til NAPA gets done with my hoses. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #39 Posted January 3, 2019 Well the nice guy at NAPA gave me a big discount on hoses....only $234.00 instead of $325.00. Sure doesn't look like that much but oh well. I now have liftage..... Will need to flush fluid again as it got milky from leftover fluid in valve and pump. Goes up slow. SUPER EXCITED!!!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,112 #40 Posted January 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, hcminis said: Well the nice guy at NAPA gave me a big discount on hoses....only $234.00 instead of $325.00. Sure doesn't look like that much but oh well. I now have liftage..... Will need to flush fluid again as it got milky from leftover fluid in valve and pump. Goes up slow. SUPER EXCITED!!!!! OUCH! Are they made of gold? It's always nice when the hydraulics move! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,766 #41 Posted January 4, 2019 That's awesome. I don't see many around here with loaders. Let alone a round hood with a loader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #42 Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, wallfish said: OUCH! Are they made of gold? It's always nice when the hydraulics move! Don’t know about that John. I had one hose made for a Bronco 14 a few years ago and it cost over $60 and just took a few minutes to make! Hydraulic lines are crazy expensive around here! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,112 #43 Posted January 4, 2019 https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraulics/Hydraulic-Hose-and-Hose-Assemblies/Hydraulic-Hose-Assemblies/ If they're NPT or JIC fittings. But... they're straight so need to buy the extra fittings for using 90s and such 10 minutes ago, dells68 said: Don’t know about that John. I had one hose made for a Bronco 14 a few years ago and it cost over $60 and just took a few minutes to make! Hydraulic lines are crazy expensive around here! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #44 Posted January 7, 2019 Was finally able to get the ole girl out for some sunshine. Had a very late night / early morning Saturday night / Sunday morning. Was able to get the loader to work as it should. The pulley seal wasn't even in and just spinning on shaft. Bought a new seal and installed it. Waiting on choke and throttle cables now. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #45 Posted January 7, 2019 Here are a couple videos of it working for the first time First video of it running and moving First video of it working 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #46 Posted January 7, 2019 That’s pretty quick! I see it’s a trip bucket, didn’t realize this before. So cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,927 #47 Posted January 7, 2019 On 12/4/2018 at 9:42 AM, hcminis said: Exactly what I was thinking of doing On 12/4/2018 at 9:43 AM, hcminis said: Easy.....my wife already says I need admitted to crazy hospital because of this hobby. Also says our place looks like Sanford and Son....oops. LOL Wow that's quite a compliment from the misses.! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #48 Posted January 7, 2019 That is awesome!!! Thanks for the videos 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #49 Posted January 8, 2019 12 hours ago, hcminis said: First video of it running and moving First video of it working DUDE!! Thing is so sweet! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #50 Posted January 10, 2019 Not what I wanted to have happen. Guess I'll need one of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
