[rkhargraves]

Moving along with my latest project, a Case 646 with backhoe. She’s getting a full restoration. The frame was shot so ended up with a donor frame from Don Pressing. Photos below. I’ll update as I progress with the project.

 

[dundee222]

Excellent! Nice to see some photos of a bare frame of a 600 series. These should be posted somewhere for posterity showing what/how a "loader ready" frame is made for those that looking to build one!

 

[Harry]

Nice pics. Thanks for posting and keep us updated!

Keep the Peace
Harry

 

[dundee222]

Are you rebuilding this machine OUTDOORS? My hat's off to you. Must be a little warmer where you live.

 

[rkhargraves]

I'm in Connecticut. The paint work is done inside, but the build is happening outdoors as weather permits. I have all the parts in plastic totes awaiting refresh. They are gone through inside (gaskets, o rings, paint, etc) then installed to the machine outside.

 

[dundee222]

Then I have your first job for her in the spring! Excavation/levelling a the spot for a footing and floor for your new shop!

 

[Harry]

The frame was really bad and your lucky to find a donor frame.

Keep the Peace
Harry

 

[Tn Caveboy]

Excellent! Nice to see some photos of a bare frame of a 600 series. These should be posted somewhere for posterity showing what/how a "loader ready" frame is made for those that looking to build one!

Agreed nice job. I going to attempt a partial revamp this winter (not outside). This pics will help find problem areas. Thanks RK

peace to all
caveboy

 

[rkhargraves]

“poor man’s power steering” added and its back on its tires!

 

[Case 220]

it is amazing how well that little trick works! I have thrust bearings for all of mine just gotta get the time to put them on.

 

[rkhargraves]

update on the project. Steering system has been rebuilt. I adapted the shaft to accept the standard MTD type wheels. It’s as simple as drilling and pinning the splined adapter from any MTD machine.

see photos below…

 

[rkhargraves]

I’ve been busy. Installed the metal hydraulic lines for the loader control and battery box. Need to spend some time under the machine to run the larger lines next.

most of the rear of the machine has been painted, just waiting for installation at this point.

 

[kustomizingkid]

This is awesome!

 

[rkhargraves]

A few more photo updates before I got slammed by snow this weekend.

 

[Harry]

It sure looks clean as a whistle RK. It will be a shame to get it dirty once it's all assembled. Terrific job in my opinion!

Keep the Peace
Harry

 

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[rkhargraves]

Few more photos! I tested the hoe last night, tied it into the PTO of my 648. Worked great!

 

[Vigo]

Having never seen one of these things in real life, this has been very enlightening in terms of all the design changes made to create the 600 series.

Thanks for posting all these pics!

 

[rkhargraves]

It’s been about a month since my last update so it’s time. I’ll do a few so bear with me.

First off I refreshed the Onan CCK. I was told by the previous owner that this motor was just recently rebuilt but I wanted to see for myself. He wasn’t lying! I could read the numbers in the bearings clear as day! No wear at all. The motor was tight and fresh. I honed and replaced the rings, lapped and installed the valves and adjusted.

I’m now slowly refreshing the appearance and assembling it.