Lew, Zippy1, and the Gang, thank you! I need to get moving on the project, so I thought I'd start with some upgrades, and cosmetic stuff.
So, the very next thing I do is to finish painting the disk brake assembly, get these rims painted and mount the tires. Reminds me that I need new valve stems as well
Then, I'm still going after opening up the hydro pump for a basic inspection. I have the complete rebuild kit if needed. Then go for painting the cast iron section of that pump, and reassemble. Then disassemble the rest of the chassis as far as I can, and clean it up real spiffy before the cold weather settles in.
I do have the trans axle and new 1/4" rim spacers painted up nicely, with some finishing touches! Looking forward to working on the 1450 all day, cause the wife will be at work for most of it!!! I'll get picts up of these new ag tires I got!