48" dozer blade

[HankB 16]

I've had other projects going but this is the first I've completed (not counting that 42" New Vac blade I restored and sold.) Ok, the second I've completed.

Here's where I started. It looked to be in fairly decent shape until I removed the wear edge and realized that some PO had waited too long to swap it around.

This resulted in wear nearly up to the holes that mounted it.

But the blade was still functional and in need of a paint job. Prep is nearly complete.

I primed using rattle can rusty metal Rustoleum. The top coat is Valspar Tractor and Implement and was applied much earlier in the summer. I left it sit, hoping that the extra time would result in extra chip resistance. Perhaps it needs more time as it was easily marred during assembly.

But the results still look good to me!

In this pic I have my custom front stabilizer in place. Once installed, that will mount in the front quick-attach.

I even managed to salvage and reuse the WH decal.

A shot of silicone spray on the business side of the blade and I'll be ready to go. This is a beast to move around so I think its time to de-mount the mower deck and put the blade on. I feel funny doing that on a 70° day!

thanks for looking,

hank

[Uncle BO 0]

Hank how does the front stabilizer work? don't that lmit the travel? loohs like a good idea if it don't limit travel. just wondering. :)

[HankB 16]

Hank how does the front stabilizer work? don't that lmit the travel? loohs like a good idea if it don't limit travel. just wondering.

Hi Uncle Bo,

It's a T shaped piece that goes through a hole in the cross brace. There's no connection but the stem of the T is free to slide in the hole. I figure it will keep the plow frame centered w/out otherwise interfering with movement.

-hank

[dgoyette 12]

Looks great Hank!

[stevasaurus 22,906]

Nice job Hank...restoring dozer blades is one of my favorite restorations. :thumbs:

[dclarke 4,045]

looks good Hank, even Stevasaurus approved. :thumbs:

[Olratlr 25]

Look's real good.

[d180man 5]

Hi looks great !! good job ! :D

[Horse'n Around 22]

That came out great, good job.

John

[JimD 3,345]

Nicely done! :ychain:

[HankB 16]

Thanks, guys. I used it for the first time (since restoration) yesterday. The day before I sprayed the front of the blade with silicone lube. Between that and new paint on the blade, 4" of wet snow curled right over with the blade tilted to the side.

Too bad the wife's cell phone camera had issues or I'd be posting video.

I'm sure it would have been a beautiful thing to see.

best,

hank