dells68 7,498 #1 Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) I think cyclops is a fitting name don’t you?😂 I just picked up this little 857 pretty close to the house. The deck needs work, but it runs great with no knocks or smoke. The po mounted the light through the slots in the grill, so no harm no foul. I do need to replace one rear tire. It has a new Carlisle on one side. I’ve got a set of period correct turfs it will likely get. I had missed my 857 that I sold last year and this one will stay with me!! Front wheels don’t seems right - too narrow. But they do have a wheel horse script on them. Any ideas what they are off of? Edited June 30, 2019 by dells68 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #2 Posted June 30, 2019 Another one that will be cared for.This one for you or will this be part of Emory's fine collection? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358 #3 Posted June 30, 2019 What is the brace (?) on the rear used for ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,474 #4 Posted June 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, dells68 said: I think cyclops is a fitting name don’t you?😂 I just picked up this little 857 pretty close to the house. The deck needs work, but it runs great with no knocks or smoke. The po mounted the light through the slots in the grill, so no harm no foul. I do need to replace one rear tire. It has a new Carlisle on one side. I’ve got a set of period correct turfs it will likely get. I had missed my 857 that I sold last year and this one will stay with me!! Front wheels don’t seems right - too narrow. But they do have a wheel horse script on them. Any ideas what they are off of? Those are the front tires my dad had on the 656 I used to mow lawns with when I was younger. The rears were the snow tire looking 6-12's someday I may have to find me a 656 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,358 #5 Posted June 30, 2019 Nice muffler! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #6 Posted June 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, JAinVA said: Another one that will be cared for.This one for you or will this be part of Emory's fine collection? Jim, this one will likely be one that we share. All of our workers are ones that I use and Emory gets lots of seat time on. I had planned to put my sickle bar on my 753, utility this little guy very well might end up with it under its belly. 53 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: What is the brace (?) on the rear used for ? Jim, I’m pretty sure that it was used to secure the hitch at some point. No idea why because the cable still functions fine. WhatI like best is the patina. The paint she has left is what she was born with. Nobody has sprayed on this one any! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #7 Posted June 30, 2019 33 minutes ago, pullstart said: Nice muffler! Hey Kevin - I think I might have found Jada’s tractor’s twin😁. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,574 #8 Posted June 30, 2019 Dells those look like the original tires all around to me. nice find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,659 #9 Posted June 30, 2019 If they are 16x5.5x8, they are the original tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charging10 238 #10 Posted June 30, 2019 nice tractor, I have that same muffler on my Allis Chalmers garden tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,677 #11 Posted June 30, 2019 Just an observation...it seems like the tractors of that era with the 8 horse have the slightly wider tires and the 6 horse machines like my 656 came with the narrower fronts. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #12 Posted July 7, 2019 Quick update. I had a chance to pressure wash Cyclops off and remove that hideous eye. The wiring was a mess, so I decided to pull the gas tank and wiring harness. I got home a little while ago and thought I’d give the hood a little @AMC RULES love to practice before I tackle my 603. Sanded the hood with 400, 800, and 1500. Then I buffed it with a rotary buffer and fine cut compound followed by some Johnson’s wax. Turned out a lot better than I expected!! Check out the before and after pics and tell me what you think. 2 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,659 #13 Posted July 7, 2019 Looking good Dell, it's kinda amazing that you can bring back the color with just some elbow grease. Did some what the same with my new addition. Wet sand and clear coat. Still retains it's character but brings it back to life. Great job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,358 #14 Posted July 7, 2019 Well done, Dell! Mrs. Pullstart would probably be sad to see the light go away 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #15 Posted July 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, pullstart said: Well done, Dell! Mrs. Pullstart would probably be sad to see the light go away Who knows, light might show back up. Emory is wanting it for his 855. We’ll just have to wait and see😁. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #16 Posted January 5, 2020 I took a couple of days to play with the 857 between other projects. I had been seeing where some of the rat rod guys were coating their rides with a mixture of boiled linseed oil and a little mineral spirits. Decided I give it a try. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out - but, one word of caution, don’t do this if you think you might want to paint down the road. I cleaned up the muffler and wheels and gave them a quick paint. I had to use Miller’s tire paint on the tires because someone else had decided there was no need to worry if they got red paint on the wheels (had to be from another tractor as they are narrow and the tractor is 100% original paint.). Pretty pleased with the look. I’ll update as time goes to see how long before I have to oil again. 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,358 #17 Posted January 5, 2020 Is it called boiled linseed oil, or do you boil linseed oil? Looks great Dell! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #18 Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Is it called boiled linseed oil, or do you boil linseed oil? Looks great Dell! It is called boiled linseed oil Kevin. If you use regular linseed oil it will be sticky. It seems to dry down pretty good after a few days when you wipe it down with a clean dry rag. I mixed it with a little mineral oil to help it spread and go on better. From what I understand, you don’t want to leave rags with it inside as they have been known to catch fire on their own. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,358 #19 Posted January 5, 2020 Like stain rags in wood shop... stored in a sealed steel canister! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #20 Posted January 6, 2020 Question on the noiled linseed oil cleanup...cuz read bout it elsewhere n was thinking of trying it...doesnt it attract dirt/dust? Just something i been wondering about. But it sure looks good thatway👍👍👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #21 Posted January 6, 2020 21 hours ago, 12Horse Paladin said: Question on the noiled linseed oil cleanup...cuz read bout it elsewhere n was thinking of trying it...doesnt it attract dirt/dust? Just something i been wondering about. But it sure looks good thatway👍👍👍 That’s what I’m waiting to see myself. Any input from @AMC RULES or @953 nut? Maybe you guys have some input on how it holds up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
