Workin' the Ratty 702

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Putzed away the morning today, attempting to straighten out the new 702 hood.

Ended up leaving most of the minor dents, and removing a bit of the "patina" instead.

I'm thinkin' I'm liking it for now...fits much better, yet retains most of it's as found character.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoEPm03x-jc&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI7U5a0Auu4&feature=context-chv

[3609horse 27]

That looks nice. Are you going to paint it or leave it steel? I have a 701 in similar shape and I know it will never be perfect and I don't think I want it to perfect, it was a worker all it's life and some battle scars are kinda nice. Can't wait to see how you continue, good job.......Gene

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Well, it is what it is...for the time being anyway.

Fun, in progress.

Thanks Gene.

[tomtractor 71]

Has anyone left it steel? what do you do - polyurethane or oil?

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Looks good craig! But I see there are no duals on it? ~Jake

[Don1977 604]

Take a look at the second page of "Stig Special" for some inspiration on getting that hood looking first class.

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Looks good craig! But I see there are no duals on it? ~Jake

Rest assured...they will be back Jake. :)

[WH Raider10 17]

I did the same with my commando 8 this week. I cleaned it, degreased it and rubbed it with LINSEEDOIL. It's made from seeds/pits from the tree and is often used to put on wood.

It is also used over here by tractor collectors to keep your tractor the original color but keep it protected from rust. It makes the rust look darker and makes the paint shine really nice. It gives a patina to it.

I'll post pics when I'm ready with the commando 8.

P-J

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Can we see a pict here too PJ?

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Looking good Craig! That old has alot of character, and I like it !

Matt :flags-texas:

[neil 2,410]

i love the raw steel look

I use cast iron stove graphite paste on some of my tractors and it looks real nice when just given a light buff up just dont leave it outside to go rusty

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i love the raw steel look

I use cast iron stove graphite paste on some of my tractors and it looks real nice when just given a light buff up just dont leave it outside to go rusty

Got any picts of how that looks Neil?

[Coadster32 793]

Some people just use some old motor oil on a rag. Definatly helps keeps new rust from forming. I think it looks pretty neat myself.

[COMMANDO6 20]

It would be interesting to see an entire tractor go paintless...

But that'd not be RED enough.

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Trust me, it's taking all I've got to not take it down to bare steel...and leave it.

[neil 2,410]

Hi Craig take a look at this pic & this will give you an idea of what the steel & cast iron will look like when polished up

It is a paste that is used for cast iron to bring back the dark lustre of cast iron .

I you imagine this cast iron fireplace in a rusty condition then just Brush or use a rag to wipe the paste on then leave for a few minutes then buff it up then it looks like this

i use it on a lot of old cast iron around the house & on other things, i even blacked up one of my old plows & it looks great & gives it a real Antique look

also take a look at so of the other examples of how it looks on this photobucket

http://s908.photobucket.com/albums/ac286/guyhartley/fireplace%20photos/?action=view&current=IMG_2257.jpg#!oZZ39QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs908.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac286%2Fguyhartley%2Ffireplace%2520photos%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DIMG_2267.jpg

[WH Raider10 17]

Craig,

As soon as I can I'll post a pic!

P-J

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i use it on a lot of old cast iron around the house & on other things, i even blacked up one of my old plows & it looks great & gives it a real Antique look

Awesome results Neil, specifically...what is the name of the product you're using?

Definitely want to give it a try.

P-J.

[Lars 526]

nice look there AMC.. u can also use a oil on it that we have here in norway u can use it strait on steel it is clear.. think u can get it in the state to. here is a link http://www.owatrol.com/index.php?langue=en&page=gamme-metal

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Lars, do you E-tank your parts to get it to the bare metal stage?

Then what are you using on them to prep for paint?

I ask because all the images you've shared...your bare metal parts look better than NOS. :thumbs:

[Lars 526]

Yes i e tank them then i high pressure wash them and wire brush it to get it clean.. and after i have done that ill clean them whit silicone and grease remover then its ready to get primed whit epoxy.

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Humm...maybe it's the wire brush then, mounted on a bench grinder...correct?

[Lars 526]

I used a regular drill on it. but some problems with small parts, I put them firmly in a vice i think u call it that.. not sure LOL... or u can use a bench grinder

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Yep, a vice.

Lars.

[neil 2,410]

Graig

Go to this ebay link http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stovax-Black-Grate-Graphite-Polish-Victorian-Cast-Iron-Stove-Range-Fire-Basket-/370618159149?pt=UK_HG_FireplacesMantelpieces_RL&hash=item564a90502d

You can purchase this stuff from UK & is cheap to ship , I would say that you would only require one tube to do the Whole tractor but i would buy a few more tubes just to be on the safe side

As long as you dont leave the tractor outside it wont go rusty , But if you manage to get the tractor a bit wet just rub over it again with a bit more past & it will look nice and shiny again

If you choose to buy some of this stuff , where gloves when putting it on as it can be quite messy to your hands , & i would also recommend trying it out on another bit of steel just to see the results