Hey it's a 2 point tuesday night on the Colby 560

colby64 · Jul 17, 2012

we got some work done tonight...

Obviously we have some hardware work to do, but generator & starter on too... good night

Progress guys!

Next up, double check valves (we had cylinder re-done) then install mount for fuel tank & all the control as they will be here in couple days from chrome shop in TX... then dash & all electrical.

http://colby560.shutterfly.com/

rhtx55 · Jul 17, 2012

Did he say TEXAS ????

colby64 · Jul 17, 2012

YEP

Altas Chrome in TX!

my assistant is a motorcycle nut & he said the is the best chrome shop in the country... so that's where I sent my parts. Doing the hood bolts, throttle, shifter & hyd levers.

johninmn · Jul 18, 2012

Geez that thing is shiny! Almost need sunglasses to look at the pics even Haha.
Nice work

colby64 · Jul 18, 2012

(quoted from post at 09:07:35 07/18/12) Geez that thing is shiny! Almost need sunglasses to look at the pics even Haha.
Nice work

thanks... we are getting closer!!

Had few people over at the shop looking at it last night, everyone is very impressed with the detail... this is my family 560, in honor of my late father so to say the least, it's all out for him

My wife & I are having our 1st baby around 1st week in Sept so will be done done soon.

NoNewParts · Jul 18, 2012

wow
I really enjoy the pics.
A all-out restore is out of my reach, budget wise,
but I sure like checking them out at shows. (and here)
great job

colby64 · Jul 18, 2012

oh gosh i hear you... it did get over the top at some point, the plan turned into a all in re-do and once to you go down that road there is no return.

I was little worried about it... but honestly all the hard work and yes ($$) has really paid off, the fit & finish is amazing.

Best of luck... trick to all these projects is to make it yours!

Chad

realolman · Jul 18, 2012

(quoted from post at 09:27:32 07/18/12)

My wife & I are having our 1st baby around 1st week in Sept so will be done done soon.

maybe she could hold off a little till you get done

Don't forget to put the rest of the bolts in the front wheels.... don't tell me you're gettin em chromed

colby64 · Jul 18, 2012

(quoted from post at 13:30:26 07/18/12)

(quoted from post at 09:27:32 07/18/12)

My wife & I are having our 1st baby around 1st week in Sept so will be done done soon.

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maybe she could hold off a little till you get done

Don't forget to put the rest of the bolts in the front wheels.... don't tell me you're gettin em chromed

Bolts will be here tomorrow with the rest of my chrome parts

I just couldn't resist.

rhtx55 · Jul 18, 2012

I'll bet your dad is looking down & just shaking his head....
"That boy..I swear !!".......... "That old tractor ain't worth all that".......

Bet he's got a real grin on his face after he says it though !!

That 2012 560 is really going to be a show stopper...congrats !!

colby64 · Jul 18, 2012

thx for the smile.... told the guys about the 2012 560 comment, they loved it!

Honestly when dad & I decided to re-do the 560 at the Heritage Tractor Drive back in 2010 (http://www.heritagetractoradventure.com) we both agree it need to be nice.... dad would be impressed.

check out some of the last parts that came in today... very cool looking wire clips.

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