Posted by colby64 on January 08, 2012 at 05:22:29 from (216.166.251.106):
Ok guys we noticed that my castings on the wheels and in a few other places look super rough. We are seriously considering making them look WAY better. Sanding them down, maybe filler even.
I have some great friends who are helping with the project and they think we should clean them up some at least.
What's your thoughts here??
This tractor gone WAY far from just a quick rebuild / or actual factory look. By that I mean, most hardware (new hood bolts, all hoses, any wire, etc) will NOT be painted over. Stainless exhaust, etc
Hoods & fenders are done, and WOW it was worth it spending the extra $$$ for paint. I thought i was NUTS to spend what I did, but OH MY does it rock.
Guess I'm just looking forward to see the look in people eyes when they see this, bringing back memories when there NEW 560 arrived on the farm.
Just wish my dad was here to see this... I had rebuilt this tractor back (it's a 62 model) in 85' when in high school, you know quick paint job, nothing special. It's got VERY low hrs and it shows as and until last yr it was used. Dad passed away by suprise in summer of 2010 and just a few months before we attended a tractor show and decided we should do the 560 again for good. Guess that is why I'm going the extra mile, or 10. ha ha. Best part was other than few little things, mechanically it was nearly perfect. We replaced anything that could be issue, few seals & gaskets, rebuild generator & starter, new water pump & fan bearing, I could go on and on.
Plan will be to have it at this summer's Red Power Round-Up.... what do you think "unveil" it there? ha ha
Hate to say it but doubt it get used for much when it done, BUT my new in-laws have there original McCormick 4 bottom plow which will be next yr project to restore. It's doesn't need much but will need to match :)
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