Cole J. 71 #26 Posted November 23, 2015 Got it striped down power washed and I started sanding today 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,923 #27 Posted November 23, 2015 To polish black knobs and handles I use a cloth disc on my bench grinder and a stick of white rough polishing compound from Lowes. It works good on the black bakealite shift knobs. it also works good on the plastic knows but you need to use a light tough or you can burn the plastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,158 #28 Posted November 23, 2015 14 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: To polish black knobs and handles I use a cloth disc on my bench grinder and a stick of white rough polishing compound from Lowes. It works good on the black bakealite shift knobs. it also works good on the plastic knows but you need to use a light tough or you can burn the plastic. Safety tip' thread them onto a long bolt with a locking nut so you won't get your fingers in the way of the buffing wheel. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #29 Posted December 4, 2015 I found a picture of this tractor still together 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grine_22 145 #30 Posted December 4, 2015 Looking like a good start on things! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #31 Posted December 5, 2015 yeah its going pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #32 Posted December 5, 2015 Cole,,,,,,,this how it starts ,,,a few questions,,,,,,I am old,and new at this hobby,,,,,when i sit at the computer,I always walk away knowing more than before... Welcome to Red Square,,,,,,,,,,just remember this a hobby......NOT an addiction,,,,you wont need a bigger garage or another shed....a nice little hobby. Yep,,just a nice little hobby......and it always gonna be fun...... howard in VA,,,, 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,154 #33 Posted December 5, 2015 aboard Cole. The Charger is a great tractor for your first project. Rest assured, no matter what problems you encounter, someone on here has already found a solution and will be willing to help. And don't be concerned with the spelling....most of us don't have a very good cents,,er scents..er sense of what is correct. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,299 #34 Posted December 5, 2015 I just now found this thread. Welcome Cole. I just love seeing young men around your age cranking on projects like this. Your friend did you a favor by send you here. By far the best place for information and the best folks as well. I;'m looking forward to following your progress, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #35 Posted December 5, 2015 welcome Cole qnd great pictures of the restored charger 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #36 Posted December 7, 2015 I got most of the parts sanded down finally just need to sand down the frame. It only took a month. slow process!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #37 Posted December 7, 2015 A nice ... is well worth the wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,484 #38 Posted December 7, 2015 On Sun Nov 22 2015 20:38:46 GMT-0600, 953 nut said: Safety tip' thread them onto a long bolt with a locking nut so you won't get your fingers in the way of the buffing wheel. What fingers?!?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #39 Posted December 11, 2015 What type of grey paint is closest to the grey used on these tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grine_22 145 #40 Posted January 2, 2016 What are ya painting grey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #41 Posted January 3, 2016 I'm not painting it completely grey I was thinking about doing grey pin stripes on the hood or something like that I don't know I'm not even close to that step any way. Just brain storming. On the hood it at the time on being new it looks like it had a grey decal down the middle of the hood I wanted to recreat that with paint instead of a sticker 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadyady 24 #42 Posted January 7, 2016 I use petrol or a good degreaser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,158 #43 Posted January 7, 2016 On 1/3/2016 at 11:02 PM, Cole J. said: I was thinking about doing grey pin stripes on the hood If you plan to mask an area off and do a color change over it here is a trick that will prevent the second color from bleeding under the tape. After the gray has dried completely apply the masking and spray one more coat of gray. Anything that bleeds under the tape will be the same as what you covered. now spray the RED and it won't be able to get under the tap. Nice clean line when you remove it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #44 Posted January 10, 2016 OK thanks for the tip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #45 Posted January 10, 2016 Just stumbled on this thread , Cole . Welcome aboard the mother-ship . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #46 Posted January 10, 2016 4 hours ago, Digger 66 said: Just stumbled on this thread , Cole . Welcome aboard the mother-ship . Thanks for the welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole J. 71 #48 Posted February 12, 2016 Just wondering what is the best drive belt to use? Should I use toro belts or is other something better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,606 #49 Posted February 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, Cole J. said: Just wondering what is the best drive belt to use? Should I use toro belts or is other something better Original Toro belt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #50 Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) You might try toothpaste or some polishing compound. Although I've owned my WH for 30yrs. I still haven't learned everything there is to know about my tractor. I've only been on this site for a couple of months and I'm learning something new every week. Again, welcome to this site. Lots of great guys & gals with mountains of info. Edited February 12, 2016 by Retired Sparky 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
