Marv 919 #1 Posted May 11, 2013 Well this started out as a front axle refurb. The axle looked pretty good and when mounted, made me think the front frame would look better painted too. Well, I did that but now the other part of the tractor doesn' look right. So I started taking panels off and painting them (hanging around the shop now). I dug myself a hole and now have the fenders and foot rests off too. I think this is an incurable DISEASE. First it's one tractor then two then four and on and on. Marvin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,700 #2 Posted May 11, 2013 It's the paint...hard to beat that new RED color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #3 Posted May 11, 2013 Looks like you have a great start on your D, Marvin. I will be following this post, as I am just beginning to reassemble my 18 Automatic; and have been considering weather or not to begin posting my progress, however; I am a little reluctant because I am waiting to get some of my parts back from the sand-blaster/powder coater and some others in the post. Then there is misc. items that I don't have, and don't know what they even look like as I bought my tractor used and it didn't come complete. You have inspired me to throw caution to the wind and begin posting my redo. Thanks, Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zipper 10 #4 Posted May 11, 2013 I agree, it's the color. If you stand still long enough in my garage you get painted. I think I am going to invest in Rust-oliun. Nice job. Zipper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #5 Posted May 12, 2013 You know I originally started painting a few farm tractors for a friend of mine and mostly IH's. So when I started picking up Wheel Horses red was what I was used to. Now some years later I have red paint on pretty much everything I wear including my tennis shoes. I know there are many on here who like to keep their tractors with the original paint on them but when you put one of those next to a freshly painted one, I just can't help myself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #6 Posted May 12, 2013 one piece at a time...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted May 12, 2013 Looks nice...You will be glad you painted it. Nice looking blast cabinet in the back-ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #8 Posted May 12, 2013 A couple of those shine clean parts make the dull ones look bad and get you into all that extra work. We could invent dull faded paint to save all the trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #9 Posted July 13, 2013 A little update. By Ken B's 9 to 5 standard I am extremely slow and by the way no where near as good as his work. Anyway I am still plugging away at it. The attached picture doesn't show much progress because most of it is hanging from the ceiling. You can see that I have reinstalled one of the long body panels. Soon I can start installing some of the others (I want to be sure they are thoroughly dried / cured first). I had an axle seal leaking a little so I decided to replace it while I am at it. Well, what fun. The hub was seized to the axle. I worked on that probably more than a week to get it off. I was thinking I might have to destroy it to get it off. I alternately applied heat and penetrant while I had a puller attached to the hub. In desperation I drilled a couple of holes in the hub to apply more penetrant. I used the air impact wrench on the puller screw a little at a time. Finally one day I noticed a "little" movement (big sigh of relief). Got it off, cleaned axle, removed seal and installed new one (that was the easy part). I drained the transaxle for seal change. I was not happy with the looks of the fluid. It is very dark, I am thinking the trans may have overheated. The tractor did go ok before this. I plan to refill and run it after assembly and flush it a couple of times with 10W40. I removed the rear tires form the rims and sandblasted the wheels and primed them. Matching white off the shelf to the new fromt wheels seems impossible. The new front wheels were powder coated. I contacted the manufacturer and they said they could not help me. I needed to take my truck to a body shop to have the top of the cab repainted so I took the wheels with me. The Tech said he could match the paint pretty close so I am going to let him paint the wheels. I still have other parts to process so it will be quite a while before it is finished. I went to the show and ordered decal sets from Terry The Vinyl Guy for the D200 and B80. See, I am optimistic that I will finish the D200 and get on the B80 LOL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #10 Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) I agree, it's the color. If you stand still long enough in my garage you get painted. I think I am going to invest in Rust-oliun. Nice job. Zipper Made the mistake of sprayin' Regal Red with sandals on. I need to see a good farrier. Quick! Or maybe not? Nice work by the way! Lookin' great! Classic WHA (Wheel Horse Addiction). Put one part in front of the other and soon you will find you are there! Edited July 13, 2013 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #11 Posted July 28, 2013 Just a little update. I got the rear wheels back from the body shop. They look good. Match up quite well to the new ones. Now I must decide if I am going to get new tires for them since the fronts are new. The original tires still look pretty good and were holding air ok when I removed them from the rims. Bit of a quandry eh. I have some more assembly done so thought I would post a picture. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #12 Posted July 28, 2013 Paint the tires? http://www.millertire.com/products/tire-supplies/paint/1-qt-black-tire-paint/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #13 Posted July 28, 2013 Paper on the floor!! I'm impressed. I've got lots of red shadows on my floor plus an oil stain from a hydro swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #14 Posted April 28, 2014 It has been a long time coming but finally an update. Here is the result. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #15 Posted April 28, 2014 wow that looks brand new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #16 Posted April 29, 2014 Wow brilliant job done there u have done a grand job ! James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #17 Posted April 29, 2014 Drop dead gorgeous ... well worth the wait, job well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,700 #18 Posted April 29, 2014 Yea, like Craig said..."Well worth the wait". Looks fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #19 Posted April 29, 2014 Very nice Marv Sent from my tractor seat using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seuadr 488 #20 Posted April 30, 2014 man that is sweet - why do you guys keep posting pictures of D's?! I have this inexplicable need for a 3 point even though i don't have any implements for it nor do i really need any.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #21 Posted April 30, 2014 Hey All, Thank you for the kudos. Makes a fellow feel good having special folks appreciate my efforts. Marv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluffhunter 37 #22 Posted April 30, 2014 Great job !!! That's one Dandy D !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Harrington 8 #23 Posted April 30, 2014 We're not worthy We're not worthy! Outstanding job ... pride in ownership there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
