rustyoldjunk 127 #1 Posted April 28, 2009 here is the 1257 or "1257 super 8".it started out as a 1257 frame,steering,front axle and sheet metal.i bolted in a transaxle from a 416-8,and a later model kohler K301 engine w/electric pto clutch.i used a almost new ignition switch from a little newer wheel horse and wired it up.i used a dash and cables out of the same tractor i took the switch from.i had to change to a C series battery box.it has a 14-8 belt guard and the mower drive is from an 800 special.it has 23 10.50 super lugs and im going to change the mid attach a matic to the new C series style.i also have a C series style front attach a matic that has been modified so it can bolt on the front in place of the 800 special mower deck drive.i need to get it cleaned and straightened up now so that it looks presentable. it rained today so i took the pictures in the garage,im sure they would have came out better ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 176 #2 Posted April 28, 2009 Pictures look good, and your offf to a great start. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,145 #3 Posted April 28, 2009 It looks like a tough old hard-workin' Horse, Jim. That wouldn't happen to be a Mud Bug back there in the corner, would it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #4 Posted April 29, 2009 Looking good Jim!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #5 Posted April 29, 2009 thanks guys,i put it together with being a worker in mind so it may get paint but not for awhile.TT thats a Dune Cat in the back ground.its on the waiting list for a fresh briggs engine,tubes in the tires etc. so my nephew can ride it.it is a neat little buggy with full fiberglass body,big roll bar etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bork 0 #6 Posted April 30, 2009 Like them tires. Any bargins to be had? Whats the difference from a 1057 & 1257? is there a 1157? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,030 #7 Posted April 30, 2009 A 1057 would have a 10hp engine and the 1257 had a 12hp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
termin8er jeff 0 #8 Posted April 30, 2009 oooooo turn in your wh club card i think i see something green in the back ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #9 Posted April 30, 2009 oooooo turn in your wh club card i think i see something green in the back ground. Nah, Jeff, we allow one green tractor in a herd to act as a reminder of just how good the red ones are...in case anyone has any doubts! Duff :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
