Looks good man, I used to mow with a gravely years ago. Good running machines.

thanks guys trying to get it done and out of the way so i can finish the 32' trailer i'm currently building as well.

here's the Gravely 816 so far
this morning the seat pan after welding the holes and cracks up
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010001-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010002-5.jpg
got the muffler painted and installed
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010003-5.jpg
here it is with the rear lift installed and done
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010008-4.jpg
cleaned the breather and look what i found under the paint
how ya like that original breather directions
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010004-5.jpg
here's that poor hood after stripping and priming and then sanding smooth
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010005-5.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010006-5.jpg
here's the seat pan after grinding an acid coating 2 coats
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010007-4.jpg
ok now the hood after 3 coats of primer and 4 coats of white paint
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010009-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010010-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010011-3.jpg
here's the tractor in the yard to see it in the sun almost complete
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010012-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010013-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010014-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010015-3.jpg
here it is with the hood test fitted and ready for decals
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010016-3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...P1010017-3.jpg
So what do you guys think of it compared to when bought couple months back?

link to complete resto

http://www.gravelytractors.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=riders&thread=4&pag e=3



Well guys it's complete tractor wise, the deck will be next but the mower deck works so till the use it, here's pics today after a little mowing then cleaned and took finally finished pictures before i really mess it up lol, still need the foot rest traction pads.
Before when bought
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...d798_1_sbl.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...d99c_1_sbl.jpg

After Restoration
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture004-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture005-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture006-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture007-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture008-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture009-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture010-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture011-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture012-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture013-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture014-2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture015-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture016-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture017-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...cture018-1.jpg
So what do you think of the ol 816 now?

well i was removing one of the hubs and broke the trans axle in the rearend. so i have torn the trans down and now have it open with the tractor torn all a part. i'll take some pics of it tonight if i get a chance, then you can see what a real lawn mower / garden tractor should look like in the trans and motor setup.

Bumma!!...but I know it's in good hands so all will be OTAY in the end...:nice:

Sweet stuff Todd, what you doing with her when you get it fixed up, working it like a Gravely should be or are going to sell her?

well i was pulling a 14" bottom plow when the axle broke and split. so i'm working her like the ol machine was built too. not selling any of my gravelys love them. i've got several of both the old Model L walk behinds and 3 of the 800 series riders.

here's a few pics of the trans off the tractor and of it opened up.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-103S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-104S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-105S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-106S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-107S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-108S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-109S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-110S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-111S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-112S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-113S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-114S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-115S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-116S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-117S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-118S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-119S.jpg


here's the frame and parts without trans notice i left the hydraulic pump together to keep from loosing fluid.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-099S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-100S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-120S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-121S.jpg

New Ag tires mounted for the Gravely

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-122S.jpg

Rear lift hitch parts off tractor

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-123S.jpg

new old stock Axles and hubs for trans.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-124S.jpg

the 16.5 HP Onan from the tractor

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-101S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-102S.jpg

and what started this whole trans opening was the keeper came off this axle inside the rear axle. plus now found other axle is split and broken in the key way.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46...s/MVC-098S.jpg

That transmission says a lot about the quality of those old tractors. No wonder why it's been around for so long. :clap:

Remember when everything was built that way, and right here.