Tonyinca

I am wanting original but it is dished pretty deep and makes it pretty tight with new column and seat done up with more padding . have two others in mind we’ll see what works best Tony

Tank has been certified and is off to sand blaster, after then to painter then back for new valves etc. The mounting frame; probably clean welds then chrome. Tony

Hi Josh, Great looking project ! There is a friend of mine in Iowa that knows these old girls , Goes by handle here of OLD F-30. Perhaps he will be by soon to comment or PM him Whatever you do keep posting you progress so we can follow you. BTW show the fellas here the latest tractor you restored and explain the school program you did it through. Tony

Sun Shade brackets , perhaps modified as they appear longer then usual. Tony

Rears on mine are 14.9x28 . Factory were 12.4 's , Being I had to buy new rims ,I went for the wider one's. Your right on the underslung exhaust . The frame weights are harder to find but they are available ,They show up every so often on e bay or market pages Tony

I believe you have a jewel there ! she does not look abused , being your doing engine work , you could install a TA if so desired . I have a gasser 300U only because that’s what my Dad had but if I would of picked one it would of been LP these are fun tractors to operate and lot of power . Good luck with it ! tony

10/19/21 Road trip to Grass Valley ! met with all involved with this project . I am very pleased with how it’s looking. we discussed items to be done. Met with the upholstery Man. IH parts America is great to work with . few update pics I took today. was lucky to meet the glass man delivering all the new glass pieces. fella with mustache is Rick , He has been doing this project pretty much single handed, other then paint and the like . I took these today . Tony

used springs Tony

Yes Honey ! That's what Carol tells me also ! Your right and I have so much to be positive for , However, as I feel my energy wane it feels as though the window is creeping . lol. Probably because I am approaching 76 in Dec. lol , Joining the Back side of 70's Tony

Thank you Sir ! I sure will , I am starting to see the finish line in the nearer distance ! I keep telling the shop Guys , my window is closing ! I need time to drive it and enjoy it ! Guess that’s what happens when one waits too long to retire while trying to make extra dollars to spend on these toys ! Lol lol

Thank you Sir ! I sure will , I am starting to see the finish line in the nearer distance ! I keep telling the shop Guys , my window is closing ! I need time to drive it and enjoy it ! Guess that’s what happens when one waits too long to retire while trying to make extra dollars to spend on these toys ! Lol lol

10/14/21 More progress , hydro boost arrived and rear axle is mounted and shocks are on Tony

Straight axle off late model IHC with disk brakes in front and custom made wheels all around . Took forever to find the right matching combination from the beginning. Tony

Evening of 10/13/21 rear axle and springs installed Tony

10/13/21 little more progress ! Slow but sure ! tony

Great looking restoration ! I would say heck yeah trailer restorations count , after all without them we cannot haul our IH treasures around ! Welcome to the forum, Tony

Thank you Alan . Tony

Absolutely ! plan is bed frame, head rack , tank , stake pockets red . Winch red. the bed plated will be powder coat black under bed black . the one by 12 wood around bed will be over laid with thin stainless steel inside and out . my plan is to have our local pin stripper do the blacksmith logo on tank Tony

10/8/21 progress continues

10/7/21 inner fenders Tony

10/6/21 End of day progress pictures ! tranny and engine mounted Tony

My first choice is Brillman Co. 2nd choice is Porch electric I choose to call them direct to order because sometimes there are add on that are not included . call Brillman and ask for John , very knowledgeable and helpful Tony

Thank You , I think my wife would consider your offer ! lol lol

10/6/21 More progress on old Herb ! Tony

Look forward to following progress ! I am sure you will have her every bit as good as your others , even though they are workers they could all be show girls also Tony