Well the tractor is essentially complete so I drove her out to the lawn for a photo shoot. I added a few before and after shots for contrast of the project.

       I used a label maker and some black/clear label tape to label the instrument panel as seen below. I’m not sure how long these will last but they are easy enough to make and reinstall if need be later on.

       My goal was to make this tractor look like a factory build and I think I have achieved it :0)

       Shortly after the completion of the build I let Vincent practice driving the tractor to get familiar with the stick shift operation. He really enjoys driving it even now when he is a foot taller than he is in this picture!

       Now that we live in Tennessee we have many opportunities to show the tractor at different events. I even added a cultivator implement to the three point hitch for just such occasions!

       A few months after completion I cut a new set of vinyl stickers to replace the white ones I had applied earlier.

       I used some silver, red and black to make a set of three part stickers for the hood to complete the factory look...

       I really had fun with this build and I am glad I took the time to document it. There have been several projects in the past that I wish I had documented but didn’t have the energy which is a shame. I often find build articles online that inspire me to create and so I am very thankful to those who share their creativity. This is what motivates me to post these projects and pay it forward to hopefully help and inspire the community of makers out there just like me!
       Thanks for joining me on this build and feel free to ask any questions should you be tackling a similar project.

Till the next time, keep building my friends!!!

Don R. Giandomenico

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