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| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 04/15/2011 : 07:41:05
Well, it's time to share my project. Since finding sites like this with the resources I needed, I've wanted to restore a tractor as I did with Grandpa so long ago. I had been looking for a candidate for a complete restoration, and found the perfect machine when I picked up a very nice running, complete Big Ten. It came with a Tiller, Blower, Mower, Wheel Weights, and Spring Trip Dozer. I found homes for everything except the dozer, and was able to pay off the investment, plus enough for sandblasting and paint.
I've made a lot of progress, and felt overwhelmed at times with the to-do list and the huge mess my work space has been. I figured it's about time to share, and I will continue to add photos as I make progress. I still have LOTS to do, but it has been very educational, and the end result should make me quite proud =] I'm trying not to rush, and am paying particular attention to the little details, in the hopes that I get years of consistent service out of this machine, while maintaining a looker. It'll be purdy, but it'll be earning it's keep!
I will begin with the 'Before' pics, and hopefully, will have enough pictures to support my tale as I keep going.
1965 Hydrolift Big Ten, 2025061
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| rsage540 |
Posted - 11/27/2012 : 12:26:41
Thank you. I look forward to it. :)
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| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 11/24/2012 : 22:49:33
Thank you, it was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot! Feel free to reach out when the time comes, with any questions. |
| rsage540 |
Posted - 11/24/2012 : 19:52:47
This project was absolutely beautiful. I have a Big Ten that was my Grandfathers before he passed. My Grandmother gave it to me after that. I love the tractor. So many memories from my childhood. Some day I will be restoring it and I hope it comes out as great as this. I will definitely use your project as a reference. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 10/03/2011 : 06:05:14
I picked my engine decals up on ebay. Here's a link to two of them...the oil fill and Easy Spin decals that would have been on the original 10 horse Briggs. The 'Allis Spec' decals came with my full tractor decal set. I got mine from Wells Implement, but they can be had from maplehunterdecalstexas.com or from clickitandstickit.com as well. I've used decals from all three sources and find their quality equal.
With some looking around, Briggs decal makes can be found...I actually still need the large Briggs shroud decal from the carb side of the engine. Haven't really looked for it... |
| Rod in MN |
Posted - 10/03/2011 : 00:15:44
Hi Talntedmrgreen
Very nice looking tractor i'm restoring a Big Ten i would like to know what the deacles on the engine say i could not read all of them. Were did you get them from. Do you know were i could get the decals for the mower deck,snowblower,tiller so i can finsh up mine
Thank You
Rod in MN |
| acdad |
Posted - 06/23/2011 : 18:14:43
Absolutely awesome job on that tractor Josh. You done good  |
| 1911fan |
Posted - 06/23/2011 : 11:30:45
Well, maybe a long shot but if yours was anything like mine, packed so full of dirt/oil mix in the lower frame area where the engine sits, that it could possibly act as an insulator of sorts. After all the stuff is cleaned out, kind of an echo chamber down there? I just got back from the car wash yesterday, spent about 10 bucks for another cleaning. I can't say it's louder tho, still purrs so nice - but then my hearing is toast after years of exposure to loud stuff. My hood vibrated quite a bit and after fiddling with the attachments is now quiet, made quite a difference. Looking for excuses to drive it. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 06/23/2011 : 08:30:49
Ha! yeah, the light bar has a bit of a twist to it. I had straightened it when I was refinishing it, but apparently, a little bit of bend, goes a long way, and I'm going to pull it loose and flip it over to aim them the other way...we'll see if that works, or if some more straightening is needed. I'd hate to blister my paint, but it is an easy part to redo. Right now, they're not seeing much darkness, since we're in the longest days of the year.
On another note...I'm wondering if anyone has a thought on the sound level of the machine. Prior to the resto, it was the quietest machine I've ever had...so noticeably so, that I got comments from guys on how softly it purred. Now, it sounds like a 12 horse...has a crackle to it. It is running FANTASTIC, better than my B110's, but is probably louder than both of them. I did not monkey with the exhaust at all...didn't even take it off. Could it be, that the machine is running differently, or would something else cause the crack?
It never smoked before, and still does not...I cleaned the valves, piston and head for good measure, and gave it a new headgasket. Fresh oil...that's about all I've done with the engine. I would drive it at night before, but now I'm a bit embarrassed to try and go for a night run with neighbors and baby's sleepin. |
| skunkhome |
Posted - 06/22/2011 : 20:37:07
Josh, you must be using that B10 for coon hunting with the angle of those headlights. .
BTW: very nice execution.
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| freddie |
Posted - 06/22/2011 : 10:42:00
that tractor looks as good as a prime rib dinner. great job on that. |
| larry8200 |
Posted - 06/17/2011 : 07:16:06
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
Hmmm...I dunno Larry. That just looks like something that would make me cuss. I don't even know where I would find mud like that around here!
You can beleive I was cussing!!! I worked for an hour before I went and got "The Winch", pulled it right out.
As for the mud, just drag out the garden hose and make a nice wallow. |
| acdad |
Posted - 06/17/2011 : 06:50:50
You did a fantastic job on that tractor, Josh. You should be very proud of it!
- Chris |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 06/17/2011 : 06:37:34
Hmmm...I dunno Larry. That just looks like something that would make me cuss. I don't even know where I would find mud like that around here! |
| larry8200 |
Posted - 06/16/2011 : 19:59:35
Hey Josh! When you take her in the mud, I can tell you how to get her out!!
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| larry8200 |
Posted - 06/16/2011 : 19:44:17
That first picture looks like it could have been taken for a sales brochure. Awesome job all the way around
Now for some pictures of her in the mud. :) |
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