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I have an Oliver 70 in the shop. By the time I get done with it, I will be broke. Everything that could go wrong did at least three times. This will be the most expensive tractor that I have by the time I get done. Have to keep going on it though. I have a model 72 two way mounted plow to put on it when I'm done and it only fits a 70.
Am in the process of putting heat in my hangar but been sidetracked with another project. Got involved with a friend and we are building about four 22 target rifles and will be selling two of them to offset all the cash we have wrapped up in the other two. He's been supplying the wood and laminating and I've been doing all the machining on the actions.
Ted in NE-OH
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Next into the shop is an Allis Chalmers I-400, Slips out of 2nd gear and makes an awful noise when going in reverse and many oil leaks. Should be interesting
Mike(NEOhio)
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- Location
- Newbury, Ohio
Get the E4 back to field ready. Going for some surgery in Jan. so don't know exactly when.
rusty6
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- Location
- East central Sask.
I'm hoping the tractors are good to go for the winter. I just want to work on the "new" 53 Merc.
Rust removal
Rust removal
Rodney51Cub
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- Location
- Southern Illinois
Nov 2011
Dec 2017
The winter project for the last 6 years. It is taking a lot longer than it should. Life priorities keep this project at a snails pace but I am going to finish it before I retire in 3 more years.
Rodney 8)
Dec 2017
The winter project for the last 6 years. It is taking a lot longer than it should. Life priorities keep this project at a snails pace but I am going to finish it before I retire in 3 more years.
Rodney 8)
steve19438
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resting for spring, summer & fall.
in-too-deep
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Would really like tinker a bit with a Briggs and Stratton Model B I bought about 8 years ago. Got a bunch of drywall to finish mudding in the house. Also want to build my daughter a twin bed. Maybe go ice fishing a little. Put my brother-in-law's A-C CA back together and get it running. Mrs. Minnesota wants me to do all this so I can get the MM GTB into the garage and start fixing.
Goose
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Replace head gasket on my D19 Allis. Repair rust in front of the rear wheels on my Dodge Caravan. Replace the rocker panels, cab corners, and rear wheel arches on my 2000 Chevy pickup. Replace the main and rod bearings on one of my H Farmalls to see if it helps the oil pressure. Replace the rear wheel arches on a '78 Chevy pickup box trailer to use as a replacement box on my '78 Chevy 4X4 snowplow pickup, looking ahead to restoring the cab after the snow season is over next spring. The list goes on.
If I'm lucky, I'll get a couple of them done before spring.
If I'm lucky, I'll get a couple of them done before spring.
Hoping to start on my 64 Ford 4 cylinder 4000 S-O-S retirement project soon.
I have an extremely low hour 192 CI converted NG (high compression) engine for it that should be good for about 65 PTO HP.
Need to overhaul the S-O-S (works great but I'll overhaul it while it's out) and the PS control valve.
I've got a nearly new set of Ford PA rims, a new set of six loop rims, a set of dual wheel adapters and 6 new tires and tubes for it.
Once upon a time, I planned to use it for a 6' mowing tractor (withut the duals) but I've since made the switch to Kubota so I no longer have plans to use it. Still, it should be fun.
Dean
I have an extremely low hour 192 CI converted NG (high compression) engine for it that should be good for about 65 PTO HP.
Need to overhaul the S-O-S (works great but I'll overhaul it while it's out) and the PS control valve.
I've got a nearly new set of Ford PA rims, a new set of six loop rims, a set of dual wheel adapters and 6 new tires and tubes for it.
Once upon a time, I planned to use it for a 6' mowing tractor (withut the duals) but I've since made the switch to Kubota so I no longer have plans to use it. Still, it should be fun.
Dean
rusty6
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- Location
- East central Sask.
You are right and I''ve already done it last year. Alan Jackson does the best version of what has become my favourite tune.Please don't even mention the Steve Miller version which I can't stand.
Have a listen and watch me and some friends wandering around the car show while I forgot the camera was even running.
Merc At The Car Show
fixerupper
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A couple little projects. The brake job and axle seal replacement and front axle work on the 1086 is done. The Case is 95 percent done, nothing major there too. Next is a paint job on a Deere B, also, making a receptionist desk/counter for the threshing show and seven benches made from old church kneelers.
This will probably drag on into the summer tho.
This will probably drag on into the summer tho.
Hobo,NC
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- Location
- Sanford, NC
Those fudgen with a tractor are lucky I have had the hammer down since about the first of November on my F250 Power-stroke pulled the heads found a bad problem. I got a replacement engine in and made smoke last Friday then moved on to the arse end replacing the fuel tanks every thing has been a nightmare... I hope to be done with it tomorrow and don't want another project for awhile!
1800 is completely torn apart for a full restoration. Which is supposed to be done for September. Fix Hydraulic issues and leaks on the 1600, and replumb the fuel system. Fix the brakes on the forklift along with the brake fluid leak and hyd leak. I am sick of it leaking all over my shop and driveway. It still has to be the best 1000 bucks ever spent! We use it all the time.
Gold-Leaf-Deere
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In the last year, I restored a Rope Bed that has been in my family since 1853, My 1947 Schwinn bike that I have owned for 71 years. I weighed 222 about 18 months ago, Today I hit 169 with out trying to lose weight, the Doctors can"t figure out why. My current project is building my own custom fit casket. I will be 81 12-21-17, Any one else built there own casket?
Dave Sherburne, NY
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Right now I have a Case 444 in the garage,engine overhauled and maybe I'll get it back in the tractor within the next couple of days. When it's done I'll put a snowblower on it. After that one, there's a Case 446 waiting out in the shed.That one will get a snowblower in the winter and a mower in the summer.
I don't do full size tractors anymore I've found I can get at least 2 garden tractors in the space of a full size tractor. Although, my son does have a Farmall F20 at his shop that I may go down and work on on the warmer days.
I don't do full size tractors anymore I've found I can get at least 2 garden tractors in the space of a full size tractor. Although, my son does have a Farmall F20 at his shop that I may go down and work on on the warmer days.
Rich'sToys
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- Location
- Southern MN
I've got this in mine. It runs and drives around the yard, but not really roadworthy right now. Plans are to get working turn signals, wipers, etc. in order, plus it needs a muffler, and some work on the brakes and charging system. I want to get it to where I can drive it out on the road if I so choose.
Anybody know of a cheap 8 or 9 ft. flatbed within driving range of southern Minnesota?
K Effective
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I started cleaning up around the shop, carrying some things up to the storage loft, when I realized there was no floor space left up there. Time to build some shelves. Well, if I put up shelves, there should be some interior walls behind them, to keep stuff from falling down the back side. If I'm going to frame up interior walls, might as well insulate them and sheath them, then I can use the loft area for spray dope/paint storage and keep it from freezing. Well, if you're going that far, better run some electric outlets and move the light switch...
IF all that nonsense gets finished, there is the new gearbox for the flail mower, finish the cab re-install/rehab for the narrow spray tractor, brakes on the IH grain truck, service for all the tractors before spring, building a narrow vineyard chisel plow, the 40 needs some steering help.
No sense building any caskets here, I've got work to do of the next 50 years, it seems.
IF all that nonsense gets finished, there is the new gearbox for the flail mower, finish the cab re-install/rehab for the narrow spray tractor, brakes on the IH grain truck, service for all the tractors before spring, building a narrow vineyard chisel plow, the 40 needs some steering help.
No sense building any caskets here, I've got work to do of the next 50 years, it seems.
In the large shop I need to replace a few augers in the 9500, the 7720 need a new separator drive belt. The 4020 need the break valve rebuilt. 4840 need a new cab interior, The 4230 and 4250 both need new batteries.
On the small side I have my wife's grandpas TO30 that's been setting for years to get running, the old F350 needs breaks and the gator has shifter problems(POS!).
On the small side I have my wife's grandpas TO30 that's been setting for years to get running, the old F350 needs breaks and the gator has shifter problems(POS!).
I have a pile of stuff to work on, but these are the 2 big ones.
First is a 6.8L Deere out of a big brush chipper. The "oil" in it was about 99% diesel and it seized. I had to build an engine stand capable of holding it first.
Second is a 940 Mustang skid steer. Started on this about 4 winters ago. I got sidetracked with a house addition and remodel. I have the same machine with somewhere around 10,000 hrs on it. Everything between the drive motors and wheels is just plain worn out. About $3000 worth of parts. It's still plugging along, but who knows for how long. I started going through this one buying used or discouted parts off ebay. Making some of my own drive sprockets, etc... When it's done, I'll transfer my engine, boom, and cab. And hopefully have a machine that will last as long as I'll need it.
First is a 6.8L Deere out of a big brush chipper. The "oil" in it was about 99% diesel and it seized. I had to build an engine stand capable of holding it first.
Second is a 940 Mustang skid steer. Started on this about 4 winters ago. I got sidetracked with a house addition and remodel. I have the same machine with somewhere around 10,000 hrs on it. Everything between the drive motors and wheels is just plain worn out. About $3000 worth of parts. It's still plugging along, but who knows for how long. I started going through this one buying used or discouted parts off ebay. Making some of my own drive sprockets, etc... When it's done, I'll transfer my engine, boom, and cab. And hopefully have a machine that will last as long as I'll need it.
oldproudvet
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Pulled the 36 big truck out of the lean to on the granary where it's spent to many years and am hoping to get the front end sheet metal off to facilitate general clean up and rewiring. It runs like a champ...
I have many a project but NO winter projects as the Maple tree in front yard shop is too hard to heat and also to much wind and snow getting in. What small shop I have I would have trouble getting a hay rake in. Also expencive to heat. And I don't take to cold very well at 74,
rusty6
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- Location
- East central Sask.
I like your S160 International truck as it is almsot exactly like mine right down to the adirondack green paint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lM-ybuHik
cb in wisc
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Not really working in the shop, but currently working on a project of sewing up canvas engine covers for my Oliver 1650. As the tractor sits outside all the time, making these covers to keep the snow/icy rain and wind off the engine and hopefully keep some heat in when I am trying to warm the tractor up to start and use.
Hobo,NC
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- Location
- Sanford, NC
Got a used engine, replaced glow plugs, put my injectors in with new o-rings, new coolant parts, rear main seal, swamped oil pans, updated the dipstick adapter in the pan, rebuilt turbo did a EBPV delete, went with a 3" down pipe, rebuilt the filter canister/fuel pressure regulator, re-sealed the oil cooler. I got to do about everything twice so got good at it :lol:
Both fuel tanks junk along with the filler necks and fuel pick up assy... Installed new tanks all the rest is NLA so had to restore those parts... All that's left is nit-pic stuff like the high beam indicator in the cluster does not work... I removed the original spare tire and put a new one in its place I may as well break the bank while I am at it.
Brent Zappe
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What do I have to do this winter? good question. Last year at this time I got all nine farm tractors move 290 miles to there new home. Each one had to be move by themselves (just thinking about this makes me feel tired). This year is the winter to draw up a work shop in the back and get blues prints made. Then find a contractor that will do permits and fight the Mono county board. So far I have figured out a 100 foot by 100 foot shop with 15 foot high ceilings. All my tractors are out side, all my work can not be done with out this shop and today was high winds then some snow. So winter is time to think Work shop any suggestions will help. I am ready to hear them.
showcrop
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Brent, The best thing that I like about my shop is that despite being in NH it is very reasonable to heat. This is partly because it is fully insulated but more because most of the building is kept at 40 degrees while my "inner room" is kept at fifty and bumped up when I go in. The overall building is 40x50x17. The inner room which is in a corner is 16x22x10. I can fit pretty much anything in there, then close the door and keep the heat in. The inner room is insulated yet the heat that escapes keeps the rest of the building above 40 degrees most of the time.
Rich'sToys
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- Location
- Southern MN
Cool video. Thanks for posting.
Mine is actually an S-150, and it's been a LONG time since it looked as nice as yours.
Does yours have the 5 speed? Mine does--double clutching is a must.
showcrop
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(quoted from post at 20:04:21 12/20/17) Farmhand f11 loader going to pull it off reseal the cylinders clean it up fix the quick hitch on it and paint it to match the 4020
Well SV, since you lived to post the picture we know that you put the loader down before continuing the job. If there is anything that we all know from YT, your tractor will tip over if you try to do anything with it with the loader up, :lol:
rusty6
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- Location
- East central Sask.
Mine is just a four speed. No double clutching needed except going down to first. I think it had a repaint many years ago before I owned it. Only around 18,000 miles on it.
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