New suburban project

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

I restored a 400 last year for myself and now my daughter wants a pink one for the local show here. I have 6 and figured I could sacrifice one to be pink. Here's the start of the project. First picture is how I picked it up. We got it apart and the parts That will be pink are on the ground, I have the fenders and tool box too. Those will be pink. Frame and everything else will be tan or black.  Looking to make something like the pink one in another picture. Last picture is of my 400 I did last year but it got to cold to paint the engine. They will be done for the local show in July. I'll post progress as I go. 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,485]

Lucky Girl!!!

[953 nut 55,033]

53 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Lucky Girl!!!

Lucky Dad, has a daughter who wants a .

[dells68 7,498]

I completely understand!  It's nice for us to be able to do things with our kids!!!!!  Especially !

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

36 minutes ago, dells68 said:

I completely understand!  It's nice for us to be able to do things with our kids!!!!!  Especially !

Absolutely. Plus, I can always paint it the right color down the road if she doesn't keep it or grows out if it. It's great spending time with her at this age. 

Edited June 4, 2016 by J.A.

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

Got everything power washed today. I'll start paint prep this Sunday on some of the parts. I'll get the frame bare start on that part of the project next week.  Gas tank is in great condition, and held water too. 

[russellmc301 600]

what are you useing to prep it?

 

looks alot like my suburban right now

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

Wire brush it by hand, then a medium  corse sanding followed by a fine grit sanding. Then I blow it off with high pressure air and wipe the parts down with mineral spirits on a rag, then when it dries , I wipe it with a clean dry cloth, then I prime and then paint. Usually works well for me. 

Edited June 11, 2016 by J.A.

[JPWH 6,032]

On 6/4/2016 at 3:37 PM, J.A. said:

Absolutely. Plus, I can always paint it the right color down the road if she doesn't keep it or grows out if it. It's great spending time with her at this age. 

Sounds to me like you are about to paint it the right color now. Her color. 

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

Prepped the hood, steering shaft and seat spring. Painted underside of hood, the seat spring and shaft this morning. 

[JPWH 6,032]

Paint job looks good.

[wrightorchid 261]

What paint are you using?  Looks great!

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

Rustoleum 2x ultra cover painters touch primer and the same brand in color.

Pricy but the only thing I could find in the color she wanted that had good reviews. 

[Amcwheel85 2,059]

That is gonna be awesome! It's even better when it's for your daughter that wants to have her own! My daughter love these tractors as well..

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

Im just waiting to see how the gloss looks when it's dry. I'll see tommarow Morning. I'll paint the top of the hood Wednesday. 

5 minutes ago, Amcwheel85 said:

That is gonna be awesome! It's even better when it's for your daughter that wants to have her own! My daughter love these tractors as well..

I know, makes the hobby even better when you can spend time with your kids doing it. 

[Amcwheel85 2,059]

Your 100% right. Love these old machines but when you watch your kids enjoying it... Priceless!

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

So all the pink parts are done except the inside of tool box and top of footrests. I'll paint those Saturday after the paint cures. I'm going to tear down the frame and trans and check everything and then paint those parts a tan color. I think I'm going to put a new predator 3hp engine on this one for her. More reliable. The Kohler is going to be repainted and put on my red suburban I restored last fall. 

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

Put the stickers on and did the lettering. 

Not to thrilled about the glitter in the paint but it's not for me. Lol

[russellmc301 600]

its great to see you doing that for your daughter.

looks good        

[312Hydro 474]

That's really an awesome project to share with your little girl. By the looks of her toolbox, you started none to soon! Saved her from the "green 'n yellow" !  Very nice work and the memories of building it together will last long after the project is finished! I don't see that color changing as it looks perfect the way it is.

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

It's been a great experience. She's going to be 4 and  her personality is forming. She calls the garage my "workshop" and asks me everyday if we can go in there and work on her tractor. Hopefully she helps me with the next ones. 

[rjg854 11,344]

once you finish that tractor for her, she' really going to be hooked on    And enjoy these years, they go by to dang fast.

[Pullstart 62,758]

Great project with daddy and daughter, it's looking great!  How about some info on that old truck in the garage too?

[AlwaysLookin80 1,308]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

Great project with daddy and daughter, it's looking great!  How about some info on that old truck in the garage too?

That's my 68 f250. Has mild 302. I drive that in the summer. The suburban in the back is the restored one in the first group of pictures. That's the day I picked it up. 

[Pullstart 62,758]

Great era, I've got a '69 C-10 with a mild 350, 3 on the tree that I love to cruise in.  Thanks for the pictures!