tomorrow we start Colby 560, the checklist to finish

ok guys.....

Tomorrow is the day the Colby 560 lights back up as NEW machine. Electrical is all working, tomorrow we'll bring it back to life and start it back up. Dont worry I'll have video camera running, time for some YouTube I think.

It's really getting close, just bunch of little things to get done but we are honestly at the finish line.

List to finish tractor:

-add in new hyd oil
-bolt dash back on & tie up all the wires, every is done & working.
-put in new gease zerks
-mount led dash light (got two 9led strips to replace those two bulbs)
-install various new chrome hardware (next week before it's here) includes front wheel bolts, air cleaner, two pieces of cast that hold rear hyd coupler, few other "little things"
-put teflon tape on all the sheet metal that is touch metal
-need to get new screen for front grill & paint it
-cut piece of rubber for floor mat
-install two rear lights (one is at paint shop) and mount LED lights. Both look clear but one is red w/ programable strobe (from Whelen)
-install remaining hardware on 2pt and springs on pedals.
-have custom air filter coming
-install t-bolt hose clamps on 3/4 water line
-install stainless 3" exhaust clamp
-general paint touch up

ok this is the short list... we are nearly there and I'm ready.

plan will be to have tractor up and running, before we install all the hood work.

Did mount the two side panels couldnt take it much longer, my goodness does this thing look amazing. The paint job really looks sharp, we'll pull them off tomorrow before we start it and start on our checks of everything.

http://colby560.shutterfly.com

What type of teflon tape do you use? Is it the same stuff you use to wrap pipe threads in? Where do you get it. Thank you.

(quoted from post at 19:03:38 07/30/12) What type of teflon tape do you use? Is it the same stuff you use to wrap pipe threads in? Where do you get it. Thank you.

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No it's a 3m product that's around 1-2mm thick, it's awesome stuff. I'll get picture of it tomorrow.

Looking very nice!

What did you use behind the bolts that bolt the grill on?

Dude, do not get in a hurry--steady hands and no scratches- touch up around nuts/bolts is easy,
marks on big sheet metal-not so easy to fix.
Don't forget to tighten, really tighten wheel bolts cause they will slip on soft new paint.

fiber washers behind the chrome bolts on side panels, they will go under anything the touches hood.

Don't worry, we will be taking our time on the finish. Honestly I really want the fit and finish to be perfect and we are taking the time to do so.

Any of the bolts that do on that have paint inside the threads we are re-tapping to make sure they are clean and secure correctly.

We are SO close.... awesome!

You gonna have a "kickstart party" like the motorcycle guys do when they restore one? No cheating, you have to try it for the first time while everyone watches.

Looks good! Here is a pic of my dads 460. I still have a way to
go yet. Congrats!