Restoring my 520H

[76c12091520h 3,620]

 Just a little teaser: hopefully if time permits there will be finished photos this coming weekend. Just need to do some final touch-ups/ detail work/ fine tuning.....

[Damien Walker 246]

Delicious!

[76c12091520h 3,620]

 After much thought, added some accent to the hood; also made my own step pads, eliminating the un-needed holes and making the needed holes smaller so that there is little to no red showing thru when installed.

[Damien Walker 246]

I am lost for words (again)....except that you remind me, my 518H needs foot pads. I can't really see from your pictures, but I think you used stainless coach bolts for the steps (I did too!)

[76c12091520h 3,620]

 And with that I'm gonna call it done    Scuffed it, buffed it, detailed it, and stickered it. I can honestly say that the purchase of the tractor and the ensuing restoration is what has led me back to spending time with Horses and to being a vendor here on Red Square. It all started with a different way home from work, this tractor sitting along the road with a for sale sign on it , and my dad telling me "I know where there's a bunch of NOS parts and hubcaps to fit that" and here we are. 

[kpinnc 12,054]

Good grief that machine is amazing. They didn't look that good when new!

 

The hood accents are gorgeous!

[Handy Don 12,231]

After all that work, and the spectacular results, does it get retired into a glass case somewhere? 

BTW, where did you source the footpad material?

[Thor27 767]

Stunning! 

[Damien Walker 246]

My recently restored 518H looks a bit like this one.....😖

[dclarke 4,032]

Thanks for sharing this build, very well done!!! 

[WheelHorse520H 708]

On 6/13/2021 at 8:49 PM, 76c12091520h said:

 And with that I'm gonna call it done    Scuffed it, buffed it, detailed it, and stickered it. I can honestly say that the purchase of the tractor and the ensuing restoration is what has led me back to spending time with Horses and to being a vendor here on Red Square. It all started with a different way home from work, this tractor sitting along the road with a for sale sign on it , and my dad telling me "I know where there's a bunch of NOS parts and hubcaps to fit that" and here we are. 

Gimme gimme! Love the hood accent, I wish my 520 looked that great. I saw the teaser at the top and all I could think when I saw the photos was ,”OOOHHHH Shiny”

[c-series don 8,707]

I know it’s getting repetitive but damn, that’s absolutely beautiful ! I absolutely love the quality and attention to detail, stunning 👍🏻

[ljfarraher 16]

That was SWEET...Where did you get that reproduction parking brake lever as I am looking for one??

[76c12091520h 3,620]

1 hour ago, ljfarraher said:

That was SWEET...Where did you get that reproduction parking brake lever as I am looking for one??

 We make them, check the vendors section of the classifieds, K & B Horse Parts 

[dmoore 813]

Just found and read through this build thread.  Brian just amazing! We are very lucky to have you and several others on here that go the extra mile!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[19richie66 17,508]

I ate this thread for breakfast. All I can say is that is was delicious! Fantastic restoration. Well done. 

[WHX?? 48,815]

Didn't follow this thread like I should have my bad...  so went back and read cover to cover. 

Any one who has ever worked on a 520 or similar model can appreciate  the time and effort that went into this. The attention given every fastener and then the yes the wiring! 

Then all the great pics! We salute you sir.  not enough 

[Tgalo 118]

Indeed, like seeing a new one in the showroom. I’d love to see it in person, I’m sure pictures can’t do it justice..

[SylvanLakeWH 25,558]

Just wow…