Goldnboy 910 #1 Posted May 4, 2020 So earlier I bought this GT1848 because I really liked the 300/400/500 series design but being in KS/MO they are kinda hard to come by. I had no motor, the frame cracked . Bought just before Corona become known..... So when I saw this I knew it was the perfect candidate for the K301 I had just setting. Since my post earlier I have came across lots of rust and neglect. Had major issues with the dust cover in blocking the clutch/brake cam from rotating and PO disconnected the brake rod. And of course attempting to cheat with a weak battery.... As for now I am waiting for paint to dry to to mask off the front of hood to paint black. And for a hydraulic line to come in since now it was leaking not sure where but by the charge pump outlet. When I did my test run and set carb after making my own cables. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #2 Posted May 4, 2020 Now here are some of the current state photos, and during rebuild. I did apply some decals from Terry... 2 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #3 Posted May 4, 2020 Going to be quite a nice transformation when you're finished 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #4 Posted May 4, 2020 Looks great!! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #5 Posted May 4, 2020 Looks better already! Gt1848 with a K series, you dont say..? Hahah. Looks like you still have the original wide rear wheels too, those arent too easy to find these days. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #6 Posted May 6, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 2:51 PM, Stepney said: Looks better already! Gt1848 with a K series, you dont say..? Hahah. Looks like you still have the original wide rear wheels too, those arent too easy to find these days. ❤👍👍👍👍!!! And i REALLY like your 'shy' Jeep, too!😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 717 #7 Posted May 6, 2020 Them work horses are nice tractors! I've got a gt1800 repowered with a k341 and I absolutely love it! I use it for mowing 2.5 acres and snow blowing. My friends dad has one with the original 18 briggs on it and my 16 kohler seems to have alot more power!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,664 #8 Posted May 6, 2020 I bought mine brand new in 1984 and restored it a few years ago after countless hours of use. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #9 Posted May 13, 2020 While I continue to wait on USPS to bring the transmission gasket and hydraulic hoses from Lowell, I applied the remaining decals. 1 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,787 #10 Posted May 13, 2020 Something about a Horse... like color doesn’t matter. We all know it’s tough and built right. But that looks slick! Great work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #11 Posted May 13, 2020 Looks fantastic! Like many here I also run a “gray” Work Horse with a Kohler. Just a little Magnum 10 on mine. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,664 #12 Posted May 14, 2020 Looking good I can’t wait to see it finished. There’s a several Work Horse guys here and I’m definitely one of them I’m always happy to see another one being restored! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bean701 35 #13 Posted May 16, 2020 I started out with an 84 Gt-1800 Hydro. Sadly, the engine lost compression and I stashed it in what I thought was a safe place. Ended up in the burn pit at grandads farm. I salvaged it out for parts to swap onto my 312A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bean701 35 #14 Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Double tap Edited May 17, 2020 by Bean701 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #15 Posted May 18, 2020 Did a little assembly on the front while waiting for parts from Lowell and fixing this nasty plug leaking! There was quite the discussion in another thread. ...its an outty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #16 Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Here is the finished result. Its raining 🌧 now so will do the test drive later... I found a nice seat at my local farm and home store called "Feldmans", added rear lights front LED lights and had some trimming to do to the belt guard (fits like the one on my B80 does now). I did notice that I have the stuck hitch pin in the clevis hitch so this tractor will not get to try out the tiller. Guess that is why having more than one is acceptable. Edited May 26, 2020 by Goldnboy 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
