C120 resto completed

[matt monte 213]

Hello everyone, wanted take 1st take a moment to thank everyone here who helped with my questions and to the vendors who supplied me with the all the items needed to complete this build. This is not a "correct" restoration, more of a "resto-mod" if you will. Its a combination of a B-80,C-125, and a C-100. All were bought for less than a $100 a piece and non were in working order. It literally took all 3 to build one working one for one reason or another. They were all gonna be scrapped, all were MP scores that were left on someone's property outside in the elements 15-20yrs. All same story, owner passed, family left with the cleanup. Had alot of fun, other than the linkage to mower deck,everything was taken apart, media blasted and repainted. I ran outta media the day i was blasting deck. I use a coal slag from TSC. Its hit or miss if they ever have any, guess nobody really uses it, IDK. I built the trailer hitch receiver from a 2nd engine stand i never use. I took pictures of entire build and would be happy to answer any questions. Everything works as it should, however im on the fence if I should push her into normal yard work, I currently have a 312-8,B80,308-8 that are all working that I use regularly. Only issue i have with current build is after i leveled deck, i can only raise it if i lower wheels to lowest setting or deck hits nub from piece that holds deck linkage to bottom of tractor. 

[matt monte 213]

[matt monte 213]

[matt monte 213]

[matt monte 213]

[peter lena 9,087]

@matt monte   amazing  work and detail  !  you done good !   noticing  all the details , finish work , also like your deck restoration . deck belt choice , thank you for the picturol  tour , pete 

[gt14rider 839]

Nice job, it looks awesome! 

 

How long did it take you.  

[rmaynard 15,913]

I always ask, what kind of paint did you use?

[ebinmaine 70,696]

Beeeeeyoootifull

[WHX?? 50,698]

Wow 

.. not enough 

[rjg854 11,877]

That is truly amazing  

[SylvanLakeWH 27,498]

 

 

Nice job!!!

[stvski80085 142]

I hope mine looks that good when I get to it.

[WHX?? 50,698]

Wow just looked at pics again on a bigger screen .... 

@Achto You seen this guy's resto???

[matt monte 213]

Took about 2yrs, If i was single probably could of banged this out in 6 months,lol.  Funny story about paint, i bought that "Majic"  from tsc in the gallon size. I dont recommend using this. At the very least do not waste your time with the tech sheet for mixing. I suggest thinning it out way more than it says to. I use a DeVilbiss gun, i forget tip size i used, maybe 1.5. This paint flowed terrible. Had to really thin it and shoot multiple coats to get it to lay out nice. Primer from Summit Racing, epoxy 1st, did my filler then 2k urethane primer. 320,400,600 grit. So i did frame chassis in this. I built a "roller" then did bodywork on the tin, which took awhile. Over a year later i painted some smalls in a spray bomb can, rustoleum  regal red. I was rather impressed with this product. Flowed well. Trick is to take your time thru the sanding, not getting lazy stepping down in grit and to have a clean working environment to spray. If you spray in the summer outside you will get bugs and trash. Engines, suspension parts etc ill paint outdoors, also stuff in primer coats, final on body panels inclosed area is a must.  I used that regal red in cans to do all tin. Its 2 very different shades. I was very upset when i started final assembly and debated repainting chassis but just left it, whatever man, if anyone ever said anything regarding, id definitely have a few choice words, possibly speak ill of their mother! So in closing regal red rustoluem rattle cans produce a decent end result. The key is prep, do a couple of coats with enough flash time. Most importantly, know when to put the can down or you will get a run! If i ever build another one, id get a gallon of single stage from summit or eastwood. Ivepainted a few cars/trucks with it and got good results. The white for wheels i think some sherman williams i had left over from a tow truck cab i painted awhile back 

[Achto 28,761]

Excellent work !!!!! 

 

7 hours ago, matt monte said:

i bought that "Majic"  from tsc in the gallon size. I dont recommend using this.

 

Not a fan of this paint either. I was going to suggest Vansickle Performance Ag & Fleet, it's a single stage acrylic enamel. But after checking their web site it looks like they have stopped making it. 

 

[953 nut 57,854]

8 hours ago, matt monte said:

i bought that "Majic"  from tsc in the gallon size. I dont recommend using this. At the very least do not waste your time with the tech sheet for mixing. I suggest thinning it out way more than it says to. I use a DeVilbiss gun, i forget tip size i used, maybe 1.5. This paint flowed terrible. Had to really thin it and shoot multiple coats to get it to lay out nice.

                                           

Your restoration is outstanding, you done goooood!

I have ignored the manufacturer thinning instructions for decades. As you said, the Majic will give you a good finish if thinned to the point where a stir-stick pulled out of the pot stops dripping in less than three seconds, then add the hardener and shoot two light coats within a few minutes of each other. Walk away and don't touch it until the following day.

[WHX?? 50,698]

10 hours ago, matt monte said:

if anyone ever said anything regarding, id definitely have a few choice words, possibly speak ill of their mother!

Right on!!! If anybody ever gives me anything but constructive criticism I tell em to pack sand and find me the correct part! 

 

3 hours ago, Achto said:

Vansickle Performance Ag & Fleet, it's a single stage acrylic enamel. But after checking their web site it looks like they have stopped making it.

Even in the rattle cans??

Edited yesterday at 02:08 PM by WHX??

[Achto 28,761]

4 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Even in the rattle cans??

 

They only list their oil base enamel, no acrylic enamel.

[matt monte 213]

At 1st i thought possibly regarding the magic brand that weather, primarily humidity was playing a factor. This wasnt the case because I then shot the hood in the fall, hated the results and sanded it down and then hit it with the rattle can stuff. Another point id like to mention regarding the rattle can. If thats the route you decide to go, buy more than less, you can always return un used. If you do good prep work you can get decent results from a can. If you plan on never mowing with it than step up your game to a better quality product. Also I highly suggest NOT keeping records of what you spend. Just in the headlights, Im north of $200! After i crested over $1500, i forced myself to stop keeping a tally. I can only imagine how much a real restoration would cost, farming out engine rebuilding, bodywork,etc.  Like i mentioned, I enjoyed this build. Now that its done gonna tear into my chevy c10 for a resto, definitely more expensive to do!