Big John 40 #1 Posted July 1, 2016 I purchased D160 ,it is decent shape. I am starting the tear down this weekend. I have a friend out here with machine shop which I will have new rollers made for the mower deck. I'm going powder coat the machine. This is going to a fun project. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #2 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice find...a D-Series is on my tractor bucket list for someday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisguyisnew 114 #3 Posted July 1, 2016 Powder coat, me and my spray can are now jealous 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #4 Posted July 1, 2016 Best of luck, can't wait to follow along. Always liked the Big D's. Looks straight to. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted July 1, 2016 @Big John Looking forward to seeing your restoration on the D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #6 Posted July 1, 2016 Great lookin' machine as is. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #7 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice looking tractor. Those D's are beasts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #8 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice looking D, They are real work horses, Good luck with the redo. Great score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,044 #9 Posted July 1, 2016 You are starting off with a real nice project, hope you will post your progress along with even more . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,044 #10 Posted July 1, 2016 You are starting off with a real nice project, hope you will post your progress along with even more . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisguyisnew 114 #11 Posted July 1, 2016 Will look awesome and probably last forever with that method of painting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #12 Posted July 1, 2016 Not only a fun project but a very worthwhile one too! Be sure to post project updates! Horse lovers need to know and learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #13 Posted July 1, 2016 Congratulations on the find! Great solid looking machine with pretty fair looking paint as it is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #14 Posted July 1, 2016 I'm with Craig and Doug. It's very nice as is and looks to have been very well cared for I'll enjoy following your progress along with the rest of the group! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildhorse 298 #15 Posted July 2, 2016 Beast of a tractor....look forward to resto pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #16 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Big John If you look real close, you can clean it up the Buff it out you will find the paint is very good by looking by your post. It is only original once. Enjoy what ever you do out there. Edited July 2, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
