124 restoration project pictures
 

Last winter I rescued a 124 from a friend that was headed to the scrap yard. It was complete with a perfect 48" deck. He said it didn't have much power. I tore the engine down and found a very bad exhaust valve and rings with an end gap over 1/4".

I decided to do a restore. I'm blasting and painting every part of the engine and tractor. It's not completed yet, but I though I'd start posting pics of the progress.

Here's a couple of pics showing the original condition. I had already removed the engine and other parts before I decided to take pics of the tractor.

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Ed that's in very good shape! The original paint looks great! Maybe some wax and mothers cutter and make it look new again before repainting it? The fenders have some rust on them but the rest of the paint looks great! Maybe try a spot just to see?:bigthink:

Got the frame about stripped down.

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Starting to re-assemble

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I sprayed the battery box with a spray in bed liner.

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It's too late. :bouncy:

I got the fenders on and new rubber.

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I used the spray in liner to do the foot rests also. Then I sprayed a semi-glosss black over them.

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Nice work
 

Looks like it is coming along , I really like your idea about using bed liner in battery box area and foot rests.

I see!:bash2:

Looks great tho!

Thank you Guys! :beerchug:

I should have more pics this afternoon.

Great pics, you are doing a fantastic job! Love the V61's and the rear ags! :beerchug:

Looking real nice. What brand are those ags? You must really like chainsaws haha