[Mark Smoker]

Hey guy's,

Just joined this site, I was asked by a friend to post a thread about my 1958 630 restoration I did back in 2009. I bought this tractor in Georgetown OH. My son and I completely tore it down and rebuilt the engine, transmission, and replaced all seals and gaskets. It originally had a wide front end on it, but I like a narrow front on a 630 and installed a rollomatic on it. Here are some before pictures.

 

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Here are some sandlasted parts and when I was rebuilding the engine.

 

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The tractor was painted with U-tech which is made by Sikkens. I had them color match it to classic JD green.

 

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Here it is finished!!! I have since added an original 4th weight to the front.

 

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630 with my sons 1968 140H3.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Very nice work Mark. Excellent work! My Dad has a 1959 630, but his doesn't shine like yours does.

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[Kster526]

You guys do some nice work, looks like an official spray booth you guys have to work in. Sikkens is a very good product which tends to give you very good results on your work. Again nicely done and welcome to the sight.

 

[Mark Smoker]

Thanks guy's!

Troy, I forgot your dad had a 630, I remember talking to him at rough and tumble years ago.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Yea, it's been awhile since we've been there. I'd really like to make there this year, and maybe catch up with you again. Not sure if I can talk Dad into coming or not, but I will try. We just got tired of all of the fighting and arguing going on between the members, so we stayed away. Too many chiefs and not enough Indians!

 

[backwoods]

Great job on the restoration an welcome to.the forum.

 

[Mark Smoker]

Thanks guys!!!!

Troy, I know what you mean! It has gotten better the last few years though. I remember the first year I took my 140 there a guy was asking you which shade of green was correct. He had a 140 that was painted with AG green and my 140 was painted with PPG( which was a few shades off, Didn't realize it until it was too late. After that I always have the paint color matched to the correct color!