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Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:44 pm
by TheBackyardRange
Got a 58’ Farmall 560 I’ve been working on. Since there’s a section in this forum for this kind of stuff, I guess I can share the ongoing progress. The tractor itself is nearing completion but not quite there. After it’s done, I have a loader that’s going on it that also has to be restored. Overall, it wasn’t in terrible shape. Exhaust pipe was rigged on, someone broke the key off in the ignition and had no brakes. All but the exhaust manifold has been fixed. I replaced the muffler but I’m not willing to pull those manifold bolts out until I have to.

This was the tractor the day I bought it home
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After I tore it down
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The loader that I bought to restore
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These are a couple pics of what she looks like now. I’m not a stickler for “Authentic”, just so she runs good and looks good doing it.
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Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:10 pm
by JEBar
excellent restoration .... will it be a working tractor, show tractor, or both :?:

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:17 pm
by TheBackyardRange
Working tractor. I get some flack for going through all the trouble of restoration but there’s no reason you can’t look good while working… it was buy an older one and restore it or buy a new one. I’ve got a little over 5k in this so I’m happy.

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:45 pm
by Ernie
Sweet. Probably a lot of hours but a fine looking tractor.

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:03 pm
by JEBar
makes sense to me .... I tend to be one who buys equipment and keep it for a long while

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:14 pm
by GeoBoy
Nice restoration.

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:14 pm
by TheBackyardRange
JEBar wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:03 pm
makes sense to me .... I tend to be one who buys equipment and keep it for a long while
Yep, old don’t mean “don’t work”.

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:58 pm
by Ozarkwoodswalker
Love to see someone with real skill bring back an old tractor. Those old machines were made to work and last. Good job!

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:00 pm
by JEBar
TheBackyardRange wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:14 pm
Yep, old don’t mean “don’t work”.
well, personally in my case, old means don't work near as much .. :?

Re: Farmall 560 Restoration

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:31 pm
by daytime dave
That's a great looking tractor. You did a fine job on the restoration. I'm glad to hear it's still going to get to work.

That's why I made this section. As you can see, more than one of us appreciates tractors. We especiall like to see the great work you have done restoring yours.