josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #1 Posted July 25, 2022 Hey all! Just feeling the waters. I'm in between restoring my 605 or taking it the other direction and modding it a little. Maybe repower with a Vanguard 9hp? Maybe a Kohler 6.5? Patina? Paint? I'm all over the place. I know there are some die hard "keep it originals" as well as some "turn it into a mudders". Maybe a speed tractor....Just thought I would get everyone's thoughts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #2 Posted July 25, 2022 Cool Tractor...I think its past the Patina stage.....any route you take is a good one, get some wheels for that baby !!! As long as its not being scrapped...its a great thing !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,232 #3 Posted July 25, 2022 She looks like she has spent some time under water. Is the tranny OK? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #4 Posted July 25, 2022 I much more prefer stuff that is stock but I make exceptions for most stuff of mine but I say rust gives it a great story but you do you I’m just saying I’d prefer stock 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #5 Posted July 25, 2022 55 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: She looks like she has spent some time under water. Is the tranny OK? she rolls in neutral and doesn't budge when in gear....that's all I know at this time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #6 Posted July 25, 2022 Oofta that’s not a good thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,347 #7 Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: She looks like she has spent some time under water. Is the tranny OK? And as they say, "This could run into money..." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #8 Posted July 25, 2022 Try some wd40 to see if that helps loosen some things up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #9 Posted July 25, 2022 36 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Oofta that’s not a good thing Tried the gears again....she moves freely in all! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #10 Posted July 25, 2022 Even reverse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #11 Posted July 25, 2022 7 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: I think its past the Patina stage I second this. Personally I feel a Wheel Horse is to good a tractor to use for mudding but i'm also no 'it's only original once' type of guy. I'd say give it some nice paint and (fine) tune it a bit 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #12 Posted July 25, 2022 I bet you’d be surprised by some 600 grit paper and some soapy water… how much paint is hiding under that rust! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #13 Posted July 25, 2022 Yeah some new paint would make it look as good as pullstarts tractors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14 Posted July 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Pullstart said: 600 grit paper and some soapy water I'd throw a grinder and some flap discs at it... that'd remove the 1% ugly... and leave the 99% beauty... Don 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,623 #15 Posted July 26, 2022 I brought worse then that back to life again. No one is going to be able to answer those questions for you. Everything is repairable it's just how much time and money you want to throw at it. Get it running and driving again then worry about what it looks like. What ever you do I would keep those rear lights ! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #16 Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) Any updates for us Edited July 26, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #17 Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, D_Mac said: What ever you do I would keep those rear lights ! They are a nice touch! Are those factory? They are wired to the dash it seems. Edited July 26, 2022 by josephbruce11212@gmail.co Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #18 Posted July 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Any updates for us Not much, tried cleaning up the points to see if we could manage a spark but no. I have points and condenser coming tomorrow. Still pretty busy in the shop....just got a John Deere LV4100 in with front drive issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #19 Posted July 26, 2022 Oh ok no worries good luck with the jd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,452 #20 Posted July 26, 2022 I can tell you that the Tecumseh on the frame rails is not the original engine. A model 605 would be a recoil only start model, if it's a 655 the engine cover would have a dished shaped wire screen covering the flywheel opening. To me if the engine runs and the transmission operates then just use the tractor! Wild Bill in Richmond VA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #21 Posted July 26, 2022 Well, I think that was the best hood decal ever and I know you could get a reproduction, but if nothing is rusted through I would probably try oiling it down to get a better idea of what's there and try to just go with it. A stage 4 patina of sorts with a new seat might be quite attractive. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #22 Posted July 26, 2022 14 hours ago, Wild Bill in VA said: I can tell you that the Tecumseh on the frame rails is not the original engine. A model 605 would be a recoil only start model, if it's a 655 the engine cover would have a dished shaped wire screen covering the flywheel opening. To me if the engine runs and the transmission operates then just use the tractor! Wild Bill in Richmond VA I was thinking someone added the starter after. I do have points and condenser coming today to see if I can get this to lick off. If it does run, its staying, if not, possible repower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #23 Posted July 26, 2022 I have some boiled linseed and mineral oils coming tomorrow...I think a patina might work. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #24 Posted July 27, 2022 If you use boiled linseed oil, do not wad your rags up and throw them in the trash. They can get hot enough to ignite. 🔥 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
