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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 5:02pm |
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A couple of progress pictures of my AC 720 restoration. I have added a Vega power steering. Hoping it works as expected. I'm currently installing all the wiring that I got from Steve at B&B Custom Circuits. Man, there is a lot of wires to hook up. Hope to have the tractor with the Ark 700 loader done for the summer shows. Edited by mnoonan-NEWI - 19 Apr 2016 at 5:03pm |
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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coggonobrien
Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Location: Eastern Iowa Points: 1819 |
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looks sharp
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BrianC
Orange Level Joined: 16 Jun 2011 Location: New York Points: 1619 |
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That is very nice, looking like new.
Can you give more detail on the power steering? I have heard that the manual box for the 720 was from the Vega. Does that mean the power assist box is the Vega optional power assist box? The hydraulics to run it, will that be from the main pump? What are those rear tires (make, size)? Keeping the original engine? |
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Silver Level Joined: 28 Feb 2011 Location: Beggs, OK Points: 333 |
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Wow. Looks great. Keep posting pics.
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tractorman
Orange Level Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Location: west central wi Points: 1046 |
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nice to see another 720 being updated, should last near on forever
Hey, what is that modified B in the background?
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Play on 38 B 49 WF , working on D14, D15 B10, Bee 12 B110. use 185 and 190
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Brian, John and others,
The power steering box was a new unit purchased from CPP and I bought it with the optional cast pitman arm. Here is an EBAY link; This box will bolt up to the existing mount holes exactly however you must cut the mount plate out and move it back about 1/2"-5/8" and tilt the top slightly forward and up about an 1/8" so that it doesn't project thru the bottom floor panel. You will also need to make a couple of other minor modifications. The original steering universal joint will need to be replaced with (2) smaller ones cut to fit and welded together. The length of the new u-joint will be about 1 1/2" shorter than original u-joint. The hole through side frame will have to be moved back to accommodate new location of the pitman arm. No changes to the steering shaft are required. The following pictures will show how the CPP unit fits when bolted up after modifications. On the hydraulics, I removed the original pipe from the charge pump and ran a new hyd. hose from the charge pump to the input port of the ps box and another new hyd. hose from the out port of the ps box to the main control valve in port. A side note though-I do not have the engine in yet to test this all out, but have been told by reliable folks that this will work. Rear tires are Good Year Terra Tires with Super Terra Grip 31 x 15.5 - 15. Engine is original. The other Persion Orange #1 project you see in the earlier picture is my little hot rod with a Flathead V8 but that's another story. Feel free to contact me for further information on my projects and thank you all for your interest, Mike
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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ac720nut
Orange Level Joined: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Dexter Mi Points: 1217 |
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SWEET, would love to see in person
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Steve in NJ
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11788 |
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As I said on the phone Mike, that 720 looks sweeet! Love the p/s to! That should be pretty slick! Great project. Love the Hotrod....!
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39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife
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V2Inc
Bronze Level Joined: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Ft Knox, KY Points: 32 |
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Both tractors look Assume, absolutely inspirational.
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Allis Chalmers 616 w/60" Blade, 48" Rotary Tiller & Plow - Cool Man Stuff
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GlenPettit
Bronze Level Joined: 16 Feb 2016 Location: SC – Michigan Points: 26 |
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Fantastic restorations, you are doing really great work.
Sure look like they have returned to "factory new".
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Thanks to all for the kind comments.
Mike
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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HudCo
Orange Level Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Plymouth Utah Points: 3533 |
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nice looking work, what is the powertrain on the v8?
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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The engine is a 1949 Ford flathead V8 (100hp) converted to 12 volt. It drives a 1983 Case 226 garden tractor hydraulic drive and has a power steering unit from a Yanmar compact tractor.
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8275 |
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Mike,
You custom guys just drive me crazy with your excellent work! My brain just cant do that type of detailing! I can barely get them scrubbed up as original. Maybe I just don't have the smarts to begin with!:) That custom hot rod B needs to be a thread by itself! Just awesome! Thanks for posting! Looking forward to more of the 720 and the B too. Regards, Chris |
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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acken
Bronze Level Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Location: Minnesota Points: 87 |
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Looking good Mike, will probably see it in Portage, or Hutch?
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mnoonan-NEWI
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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coggonobrien
Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Location: Eastern Iowa Points: 1819 |
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what fuel pump are you using?
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Dave, the fuel pump is; Facet
Electric Fuel Pump 40100N Kit w/ model 40106 Facet Box $54.60 from Find
it Parts 888-312-8812
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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coggonobrien
Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Location: Eastern Iowa Points: 1819 |
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thanks
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LeonR2013
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Location: Fulton, Mo Points: 3500 |
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Where is the post showing the flatty running? Sounds so good I'd like to hear it running again. Thanks for going to the trouble of posting the pics. and letting us see the good work and imagination it takes to build these things.
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LeonR2013
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jan 2013 Location: Fulton, Mo Points: 3500 |
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You know, I just got to thinking. We have a early '41 C that we are planning to restore, yet after looking at yours there may be a change in plans. A little custom work may be in order after the '65 Rivera is done. (Getting close)
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Here is a link to a couple of video's and thanks for asking; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScEIOdyUwuE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aml2JK5mWDQ Leon, if you decide to build one of these, I would be happy to share my information & experience. Edited by mnoonan-NEWI - 06 Jun 2016 at 12:37pm |
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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mnoonan-NEWI
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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Tracy Martin TN
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Gallatin,TN Points: 10624 |
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Nice job! What size and brand rear tires? Tracy
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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Tracy, They are Good-Year Terra-Tire 31x15.5-15.
Edited by mnoonan-NEWI - 08 Jun 2016 at 9:19pm |
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8275 |
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Wow does that loooooook Nice! You do a fantastic job on you tractors! Thanks for posting!
Regards, Chris |
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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DSeries4
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7331 |
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Looks awesome Mike! Are you going to take it to Hutch?
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'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080
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mnoonan-NEWI
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Marinette, WI Points: 738 |
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Myron, Yes, I will have it at the Indiana GOTO hopefully with the loader attached and at Hutch. Hope to see you there. Mike
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AC CA, Ferguson TO-20, Ford NAA, M-M BG, AC #3 Mower, SC Plow, PH Digger, AC 720's with Ark 700 loader & Brantly Backhoe, "Mini B" w/flathead Ford V8
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Tracy Martin TN
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Gallatin,TN Points: 10624 |
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Mike, are they still available? Look sweet. Tracy |
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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!
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ac720nut
Orange Level Joined: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Dexter Mi Points: 1217 |
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May just have to go to Indiana to see this thing, nice
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