Tractorhead 9,064 #5926 Posted July 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, squonk said: Calendar Shot ! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #5927 Posted July 31, 2020 Modified the wheelhorse's trailer today as it couldn't hold enough hay when the girls were mucking out the piglet hospital ( they look after any sick ones). Added high sides so now we can do the clean up in one run to the muck pile rather than three. 7 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #5928 Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) Replaced some of the 854 decks lost patina today. The before... ...and the after. Edited July 31, 2020 by AMC RULES 8 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,179 #5929 Posted July 31, 2020 Got the 310-8 up and running this morning, brought the side covers and footrests back to Maine from Mass to start on those. Was nice to hear it run and the tranny swap from the C-85 seems like it will do the job. 8 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,657 #5930 Posted August 1, 2020 @JCM you gonna BBQ black that muffler? Good to see the rig coming together. @AMC RULES niiiice.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #5931 Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) I passed on a 1075 right here is my town and have kicked myself ever since!! Good looking ride!! @squonk Randy Edited August 1, 2020 by RandyLittrell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,179 #5932 Posted August 1, 2020 @ebinmaine The thought has crossed my mind about painting the muffler. If you look at the 312-8 in my first restoration I painted that one and it turned brown rather quickly, being 20 years ago I can't remember what product I used. The headers on the Chevelle SS always got VHT high temp paint with great results, What would you recommend. Sorry to get off topic guys, Eric made me do it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,657 #5933 Posted August 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, JCM said: @ebinmaine VHT high temp paint with great results, What would you recommend. I would either use THAT or a Rust-Oleum high heat BBQ/stove paint. That's what Trina used on the little wood stove she restored for the upstairs. Also what she used on the exhaust on Cinnamon Horse. That was a "pre-loved" muffler I got from @squonk and the piping is black iron. All still looks good. Most important thing is to get as much rust off as possible of course. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,179 #5934 Posted August 1, 2020 No primer needed ? Just high temp paint ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,657 #5935 Posted August 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, JCM said: No primer needed ? Just high temp paint ? I'll ask her and get back to you. I don't think any primer is needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #5936 Posted August 1, 2020 Normally no primer is needed. you can prepare it firstly with etank or to make it a bit more longlife brown it, before paint it in a second Step use VHT Paint. The browning and paint combination will last longest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,324 #5937 Posted August 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: to make it a bit more longlife brown it Tell us more please, no familiar with the term "brown it". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,657 #5938 Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, JCM said: primer No primer. Remove rust. Clean with acetone. Spray it. I'd recommend you follow the instructions for curing the paint. (basically you bake it) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #5939 Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) I‘d know how you call this heat it up to about 250-500 deg C with a torch and put it hot in an oil bath or spill it immediately with oil. so the Surface will turn into black like Gun Parts. the more the heat the better it lasts. I do this 2 or 3 Times after derusting with a steelbrush. Depending After that paint it Edited August 1, 2020 by Tractorhead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #5940 Posted August 1, 2020 Oh, but be aware, don‘t do this on a hot summerday next to a Barbecue, because it stinks. 😂 Except you can fast run.. 😎 smells like a Oiling Engine. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redneckdavis 308 #5941 Posted August 1, 2020 Built my gas tank. And batt box. Well. I helped. My welder buddy did the welding and he cut the logo. I plasma, drew it out and tacked. Idk about logo, but tank and box going on pulling horse. Yes I know the fuel cap is dog ugly. But it'll work. Also the stainless AC duct he had was a little larger that imagined at 7". Well see what it looks like on the tractor 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foley Horses 10 #5942 Posted August 2, 2020 Custom aluminum fuel tank for my Gt 14. He's made a limited run of 3. 3 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddart 207 #5943 Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) Did an unexpected electric fuel pump conversion yesterday. I had acquired most of the parts already and was planning on a fall upgrade, but a fuel pump failure mid mow changed that lol. I didn’t have all the wire terminals I wanted to properly hook up the relay, so I just wired a switch to the hot on the solenoid.... interestingly, there are 2 holes in the frame that perfectly fit the pump. I wonder what the holes are for? Edited August 2, 2020 by Reddart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #5944 Posted August 2, 2020 Started my process of replicating patina on the 854's tins yesterday. Trying to be patient at this point... ...just waiting for them to cure before I start the color sanding process. Pretty pleased with my results so far. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #5945 Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Foley Horses said: Custom aluminum fuel tank for my Gt 14. He's made a limited run of 3. Actually that is number 8 and we just finished number 9, the last one. Looks good in there! Edited August 2, 2020 by 19richie66 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #5946 Posted August 2, 2020 Today I am working in the Shop, pulling a wheel for a member here, he is in need of a nice steering wheel.... Then I am putting the trailer on the Z71 to go get a B100....all original....... tomorrow. The tractor is in its fine color, with its original deck, a 42" side discharge.The tractor is my garage find after being nosey about other items in his yard... When you see a skeleton riding a snowmobile in a mound of dirt in the front yard....., you want to inquire !!! The tractor is tucked in a big garage, and has not ran in 15 years im told... Looks to be accurate. No rust rot on deck, super solid B tractor. I pulled the Rear stick, clean gear oil....unbolted the engine stick, crystal clear engine oil....Worth a shot @ 350.00 for tractor and deck I guess....Unmolested original B 100 Going to change my Hydro oil on both 418 A tractors today also....will post B100 pictures when I get her home...Have a safe day Horse fans !!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #5947 Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) I want to clean it, and give it the Original Look.....the Elbow grease method....AMC RULES type treatment The B 100 Edited August 2, 2020 by johnnymag3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #5948 Posted August 2, 2020 As its been said many times before.....its only ORIGINAL once.....that includes paint ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #5949 Posted August 2, 2020 AMC RULES, just have to ask , what do you use for lubrication on that gear drive spindle ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #5950 Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: As its been said many times before.....its only ORIGINAL once.....that includes paint ! One thing I have found out about original paint. It does not like acid rain no matter how much wax and salad dressing is on it. Edited August 2, 2020 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
