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Tools And The Shop => Projects, All except Vehicles => Topic started by: Muddy on Jan 23, 2026, 05:54 PM

Title: Toy Tractor
Post by: Muddy on Jan 23, 2026, 05:54 PM
I bought this toy tractor at the auction of my wife's grandmother's items. This toy tractor was my father in laws first.

So I tore it apart and restored it for him.

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLgsRdfd/PXL-20240830-011908418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJsHC8Df)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tTmb46Nn/PXL-20240830-011918154.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8YVMHNb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXsRSDLj/PXL-20240830-011941004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8FxxBhyC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRZrvKx3/PXL-20240830-020908463.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S283ZJ5S)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gkppkGvy/PXL-20250604-011929234.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sjg3gF1j)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vsn18JbB/PXL-20250606-014311112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14mb05Bf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y44YqgV/PXL-20251108-034953430.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNS9SsVp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQ33QJxC/PXL-20260121-022903618.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVfwfGYB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xTQQT9K3/PXL-20260121-022942225.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fk8p8nqV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4884RNW/PXL-20260121-022945289.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kDTzT3Yj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SN44NmWB/PXL-20260121-022956332.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Rqgyg5pd)

Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: 1965 Comet Caliente on Jan 23, 2026, 06:09 PM
Very nice! What solution did you use to get the old paint off?
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: Muddy on Jan 23, 2026, 06:37 PM
Quote from: 1965 Comet Caliente on Jan 23, 2026, 06:09 PMVery nice! What solution did you use to get the old paint off?

Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy remover in aerosal cans. Worked really well.
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: Uncle Buck on Jan 24, 2026, 05:41 AM
Nicely done! That could set on my mantle all day long!
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: bmwrd0 on Jan 24, 2026, 07:29 AM
Huh, isn't too often you see wire wheel tractors.

Nice job!
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: goodfellow on Jan 24, 2026, 08:03 AM
Great idea and a great little project. Well done Tim!
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: skfarmer on Feb 04, 2026, 07:38 PM
well done!

looks good for a red tractor.... :D
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: jabberwoki on Feb 05, 2026, 06:27 AM
Love it!
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: Muddy on Mar 03, 2026, 06:08 PM
I gave the tractor to my FIL this weekend.

He thought it was just another 560 until my wife told him it was his.

He was speechless and grateful and even teared up a bit.

Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: SteelWheels on Mar 04, 2026, 05:57 PM
Muddy,
Very Nice, paint. How about the decals and other missing parts? What was the source for those?

Pep
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: GENEG on Mar 05, 2026, 09:56 AM
Great job.  I have an Eska 560 that I got for my 3rd birthday.  I'll send it to you for similar treatment.  I'm willing to pay up to $50.00 for your labor.

It's on the third set of rear tires.  Ready for first replacement of fronts.
Title: Re: Toy Tractor
Post by: Uncle Buck on Mar 05, 2026, 09:17 PM
That was one hell of a restoration mud man!