AC 720 restoration progress
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Topic: AC 720 restoration progress
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Subject: AC 720 restoration progress
Date 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. http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160414_221624_zpsfplu13mv.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160414_221758_zpsisryftjs.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">
 ------------- 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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Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 7:18am
| looks sharp |
Posted By: BrianC
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 7:49am
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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? |
Posted By: structures
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 8:28am
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Wow. Looks great. Keep posting pics. ------------- Robert http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82702&KW=structures&title=structures-1964-allis-d15-series-ii" rel="nofollow - 1964 D15 Series II |
Posted By: tractorman
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 8:58am
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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? ------------- Play on 38 B 49 WF , working on D14, D15 B10, Bee 12 B110. use 185 and 190 |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 10:53am
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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; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Ford-Street-Hot-Rod-Vega-Power-Steering-Gear-Box-400-Series-/380637876659?hash=item589fc911b3" rel="nofollow - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Ford-Street-Hot-Rod-Vega-Power-Steering-Gear-Box-400-Series-/380637876659?hash=item589fc911b3 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 ------------- 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 |
Posted By: ac720nut
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 3:31pm
| SWEET, would love to see in person |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 8:47pm
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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....! Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: V2Inc
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 6:51pm
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Both tractors look Assume, absolutely inspirational. ------------- Allis Chalmers 616 w/60" Blade, 48" Rotary Tiller & Plow - Cool Man Stuff |
Posted By: GlenPettit
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 8:18am
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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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Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 03 May 2016 at 9:58am
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Thanks to all for the kind comments. Mike ------------- 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 |
Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 03 May 2016 at 6:36pm
| nice looking work, what is the powertrain on the v8? |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 03 May 2016 at 9:42pm
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. ------------- 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 |
HudCo wrote:Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 04 May 2016 at 7:00am
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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 ------------- 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. |
Posted By: acken
Date Posted: 05 May 2016 at 12:13pm
| Looking good Mike, will probably see it in Portage, or Hutch? |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 10:31pm
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More progress pictures. Power steering works. Electric fuel pump added. Have a few final minor issues to work out, then decals to be added and then get the Ark 700 loader mounted and then she will be ready for the summer shows. I hope you all like it. Mike http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160605_214039_zps689lgpok.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160605_214259_zpsj3sopeqk.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160605_214133_zpst1sbvyuu.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160605_214348_zps3qt8meqd.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160605_214100_zpshxiy59dl.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 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 |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 7:08am
| what fuel pump are you using? |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 9:23am
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 ------------- 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 |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 9:27am
| thanks |
Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 11:52am
| 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. |
Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 12:01pm
| 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) |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 12:06pm
Here is a link to a couple of video's and thanks for asking; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZnr8LEY8g" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZnr8LEY8g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScEIOdyUwuE" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScEIOdyUwuE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aml2JK5mWDQ" rel="nofollow - 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. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 8:56pm
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More 720 progress pictures. It is all done except for decal on back of seat which is on order and the Ark 700 loader which I will hopefully get installed next week. Hope to have it all done for the Indiana GOTO. I will post more pictures then. Thanks for looking, Mike http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160608_162101_zpsmrtkgx3y.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160608_162126_zpsephbyli0.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/AC%20720/20160608_162405_zpsx1tuhkol.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 9:11pm
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Nice job! What size and brand rear tires? Tracy ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 9:15pm
Tracy, They are Good-Year Terra-Tire 31x15.5-15.
------------- 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 |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 9:15pm
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Wow does that loooooook Nice! You do a fantastic job on you tractors! Thanks for posting! Regards, Chris ------------- 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. |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 10:00pm
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Looks awesome Mike! Are you going to take it to Hutch?
------------- '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 |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 10:05pm
Myron, Yes, I will have it at the Indiana GOTO hopefully with the loader attached and at Hutch. Hope to see you there. Mike ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 12:04am
Mike, are they still available? Look sweet. Tracy ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: ac720nut
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 4:57am
| May just have to go to Indiana to see this thing, nice |
Posted By: structures
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 6:26am
Looks great mike! I'll be looking for it at hutchinson.  ------------- Robert http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82702&KW=structures&title=structures-1964-allis-d15-series-ii" rel="nofollow - 1964 D15 Series II |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 6:56am
| is the sheet metal the fuel pump is mounted to something factory on the 720's or did you make it? |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 9:13am
Tracy, I bought my tires used but just checked online and it looks like they are still available. Just do a Google search for Good-Year Terra-Tire 31x15.5-15. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 10:31am
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Mike, thanks , Tracy
------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: BrianC
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 12:52pm
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My machine has the 12.5L-15 Firestone Power Implement 8 ply. http://www.millertire.com/products/dune-buggy-tires/12-5l-15/12-5l-15-firestone-power-implement-8-ply/" rel="nofollow - Miller SKU 340561. I may have narrower rims than this machine. How well does the power steering work, is it fast enough, good feel, quiet? Does the machine slow down when turning? I realize you haven't tested with loader yet. Seems like a smart move using the Vega PS box, adapting a full hydrostatic steering system would have been more work. You got skills, what is your day job? |
Posted By: Dave in PA
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 5:03pm
| Very sweet ride there! Nice job! |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 8:01pm
Brian, The power steering is very fast, less than 2 turns lock to lock. Feels great and no noise at all. I haven't lifted anything yet with the 3pt. but it doesn't seem to slow down at all when the power steering is used. I also don't think the tractor slows down when using the power steering. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 9:12pm
Dave, the crossbar that goes across the opening is factory. Sometimes they break off and get thrown away. I made a plate that goes behind it with 2 holes in it to bolt on the fuel pump. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 1:32pm
| gotcha, guess there's 1 more difference between a 616 and the rest |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 8:26am
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Wow! A work of art! Came out beeeutiful Mike! Can't wait to see you and the machine at the GOTO!! Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 8:50am
what is the difference between the 40100n and 40100n kit? also i'm not finding the facet box, is it just a mounting kit?
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Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 9:41am
The following link is what I bought. It is the 40100n is a kit which has the mounting bolts and hose fittings and includes the 40106 electric fuel pump. http://www.finditparts.com/products/3685274/facet-fuel-pumps-40100n ------------- 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 |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 9:44am
| gotcha thanks! |
Posted By: coggonobrien
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 11:01am
| could you take a picture of the underside of your hood up by the fuel tank? there doesn't seem to be room on my 616 for the fuel lines to be routed above the tank like yours so I'm thinking there must be something different there. |
Posted By: shameless (ne)
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 11:56pm
| that's awesome! nice job! can you post a pic of that little trailer with the wide seat on it? looks like that seat might fit my old lady's.....ooooops.....I mean my loving wife's rear end! |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 8:25pm
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Shameless, Here ya go. Hope this is what you're looking for. Mike http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/Finished%20Mini%20B/P6071135_zpse0c28f8a.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/Finished%20Mini%20B/P6071136_zpsdeb1f3e1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/Finished%20Mini%20B/P6071137_zps58e0e239.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s55.photobucket.com/user/mnoonan_photos/media/Finished%20Mini%20B/P6071138_zpsc2823306.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 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 |
Posted By: mnoonan-NEWI
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 8:06pm
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Bump for Shameless! ------------- 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 |
Posted By: structures
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 6:52am
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So cool! ------------- Robert http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82702&KW=structures&title=structures-1964-allis-d15-series-ii" rel="nofollow - 1964 D15 Series II |