Stress Test Pullin 0 #1 Posted January 18, 2010 well i thought id post up my non-wheel horse restore i have going right now(one of way to many projects) its a 1962 Cub Cadet Orginial. A fellow my father and I was talking to at a tractor show oftered it to us, so we followed him to his house and found it just sitting under some trees just asking to be takin home with us. I bought it for a little bit of nothing and we once again found ourselves with another project Heres how it looked when we got it home: After getting it up to the garage, i began tooling and tearing down: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #2 Posted January 18, 2010 I've made alot of progress since these pics and should have current ones up tonight :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,758 #3 Posted January 18, 2010 Can't wait to see how you're doing. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #4 Posted January 19, 2010 Looks like it was a decent starting point. I've seen far worse before! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #5 Posted January 19, 2010 Not a bad lookin O! The hard to finds are there.....oil bath,hood ornament,grill ornament,decent looking pan seat. The deck looks pretty good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #6 Posted January 19, 2010 Looks like a great project!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #7 Posted January 19, 2010 i didnt get a chance to take a pic this evening, hopefully i can get one before school tomorrow and big mike, that deck is trashed, its rotten on the underside beyond belief, but im hoping to find a decent one in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #8 Posted January 19, 2010 ok everyone, i got a few pics of it this morning, sorry there not the best quality and never mind the mess lol but its getting there none the less, also look over the tires and wheels, there temporary until i get the original ones completed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #9 Posted January 19, 2010 have an oil bath breather and i believe a seat :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #10 Posted January 19, 2010 Those pics are "Right-On'! Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #11 Posted January 19, 2010 Looks like your doing a very nice job. Always fun to see restore projects, no matter what brand. Would like to see more pics as you get it put back together! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #12 Posted January 19, 2010 Good Lookin' restore, I have to agree with Jason. No matter what make its nice to see a good job done. Keep the Pictures coming. Good Luck. See Ya, Bye Burly :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #13 Posted January 19, 2010 thanks everyone for the complements, its turning out pretty good for something we pulled out of the weeds i believe. And the pictures will keep coming as i made progress :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodbuster 1 #14 Posted January 20, 2010 :thumbs: looks like you are are going to have a real nice tractor!! keep the pics coming!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #15 Posted January 20, 2010 ok everyone, not to much done today but i did get the lift mechanism in to where it locks now: i also got the final clear coat on the main piece of the grill and got primer and first coat of "almond" on the hood after some time of fighting the dent out (previous owner ran it into a tree ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #16 Posted January 20, 2010 Very nice!! Keep the pics coming!! I have a soft spot for Cubs too!! Trying to talk my grandfather out of one of his 16!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #17 Posted January 20, 2010 dang 16, lol and if i chose to rebuild/restore another one it will be the next model, the model 70, then the 71, then the ... it never stops lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #18 Posted January 20, 2010 Well,the deck LOOKED pretty good Be sure to save all the parts off it......some of that stuff is getting hard to find good used. I wish I could get down to 16.....between 20 and 25 right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #19 Posted January 20, 2010 lmao i just noticed your signature big mike, nice, if you have a original, 70 or 71 id like to see those in a some time :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9JAB 156 #20 Posted January 20, 2010 :thumbs: nice work can't wait to see it all togather! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #21 Posted January 20, 2010 lookin sharp! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #22 Posted January 21, 2010 sorry guys, no pictures this evening, but as an update, the front axle is now drying, and will go on tomorrow and the spindles now have primer on them, i also got a couple other small parts in the process of being painted as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mike 13 #23 Posted January 22, 2010 Your coming along good! What colors are you using?The "correct" shades of yellow and white or something close? I have one four digit Original,a later Original and a real early 70.I don't have any pics but they mostly look like your orginal picture....I'm more of a "it runs good,everything works and I'll make it pretty later" kinda guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stress Test Pullin 0 #24 Posted January 22, 2010 with its obviously a rattle can job, but i tried the cub cadet yellow and white they sell, but i wasnt pleases at all with the colors, but i did find that plastikote paint and valspar paint matches pretty dang close. the colors im using from plastikote are: -school bus yellow -gloss black -clear acryilic -red oxide primer and from Valspar: -gloss almond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #25 Posted January 22, 2010 Good FindI had one of those years ago and Ill tell you what, they are a very strong machine. I agree with you about the project ahead but im sure it will be worth it :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
