MainelyWheelhorse 858 #23151 Posted 14 hours ago (edited) Today’s project I fixed some reversed hood hinges and got ready for Spring. The first time I redid my 312, I put the hinges for the hood on backwards. After a clean out of the deck, and greasing the pivot points it was ready for Spring. The decals are coming Thursday/Friday then the 312 will be done for now. Edited 10 hours ago by MainelyWheelhorse 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBQVultureWings 145 #23152 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) Today was Not nearly as productive on Cyclops-145. We have a huge Snowmageddon Storm on it's way so I needed to make sure the snow thrower & some other things were in good working order as other stuff was taking priority.... I did manage to get All the bolt holes drilled as wewll as the holes for the seat switch, Transmission oil Dipstick & gas cap. after measuring carefully & verifying all of it I decided to remove the plastic fender & test fit the new seat pan with just the 4 mounting bolt holes & the larger holes so it would sit flat. I found I was way off on the seat hinge bracket bolt holes I had marked but Not drilled yet. So bolted it down & marked it from underneath. This saved me a few minutes if not hours of & more Measure Twice, cut Once..... I can string together some Amazingly Profane, Angry Rants just as good as anybody but I prefer to Not need to & find a way to laugh instead.... Anyway small Progress today. here's the latest pics. Edit; I don't have a 4" holesaw (well, I actually do but it's about as sharp as wooden spoon) so I had to use what I do have which was 4 1/4" for the gas cap/fuel fill hole.Once I weld the other parts up, Only you & I will know...... Edited 6 hours ago by BBQVultureWings forgot address a point near the end... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBQVultureWings 145 #23153 Posted 5 hours ago On 3/15/2025 at 6:43 AM, 953 nut said: Eastwood "Diamond Clear" is the most durable clear I have ever used, a bit pricy but you get what you pay for. https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-diamond-clear-dtm-and-painted-surfaces-aerosol.html Aint that the truth.... I am pretty partial to POR-15 (1-2 coats & done for another 20-30 years Yes ya get what ya pay for) for restoring these machines of old. They make a Clear Coat but for the Tall price I would rather get another color. I have limited experience with using clear coat. I always wondered if it will run or react with my color.... silly me eh? There is a chemical waste disposal site here that has a FREE "Re-Store" so I only buy POR-15 unless they have any for free but it's a pretty rare find there. A person is limited to 4 rattle cans per day so it helps keep it fair for everyone. I quit buying Spray paint, mineral spirits, 2 cycle oil, bar & chain oil, wood stains & latex paint (there is no limit on latex paint there) there's other stuff I get too but it escapes me at the moment..... anyway I have amassed over a dozen cans of varying brands of clear. I will make note of your preference & try it on 1 of my more important projects. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,094 #23154 Posted 4 hours ago 2 hours ago, BBQVultureWings said: sharp as wooden spoon Sounds like ME!! 2 hours ago, BBQVultureWings said: . I can string together some Amazingly Profane, Angry Rants just as good as anybody but I prefer to Not need to & find a way to laugh instead ❤️ The only way to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
