TIGman 2,006 #1 Posted January 16, 2018 Just a few things left now and I will be able to use the refurbished 42" blade. My Foreman likes it, he's a Wheel Horse guy too. 10 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #2 Posted January 16, 2018 @TIGman, excellent work, you could always extend that 42" to 50", when my dad still worked in a sheet metal factory he "rolled" and "broke" me 2 side extensions for the 42" I found used when I bought my first 520H brand new 2 months shy of 20 years ago, look closely you'll see what I'm talking about, Jeff. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpete1 332 #3 Posted January 16, 2018 That thing is too nice to scratch up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #4 Posted January 17, 2018 @WVHillbilly520H I do believe you rubbed all the paint off your plow. Come spring it could use a little TLC. Although my C-120 is uglier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #5 Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @WVHillbilly520H I do believe you rubbed all the paint off your plow. Come spring it could use a little TLC. Although my C-120 is uglier. It's all go and no show, it's pretty much the way it's been for 20 years now, I suppose I could spruce it up a bit 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck 246 #6 Posted January 18, 2018 I love the new cutting edge especially, stainless? Paint looks good too. I really need to do some repainting on my rusty red stuff! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,779 #7 Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 4:55 PM, cpete1 said: That thing is too nice to scratch up! You might have to put that in the museum Tigs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #8 Posted January 19, 2018 12 hours ago, Uncle Buck said: I love the new cutting edge especially, stainless? Paint looks good too. I really need to do some repainting on my rusty red stuff! T-304 Stainless Steel Uncle Buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpete1 332 #9 Posted January 19, 2018 Only on this site, Only on this site, could a post go from a beautifully restored and painted blade with a T-304 stainless steel cutting edge to a fully unpainted piece of steel with a super heavy duty "adjustable" cutting edge and custom extended side fares,(without a stich of paint on either) and all be happily included in the same post.. I'm at a total loss. I've been on Motorcycle forums, house forums, everything one could imagine but I never, never was on a forum like this!!! Time for more aspirin.... Chris 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #10 Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, cpete1 said: Only on this site, Only on this site, could a post go from a beautifully restored and painted blade with a T-304 stainless steel cutting edge to a fully unpainted piece of steel with a super heavy duty "adjustable" cutting edge and custom extended side fares,(without a stich of paint on either) and all be happily included in the same post.. I'm at a total loss. Time for more aspirin.... Chris Like @ACman says it only has that earned "patina" once in its life, so goes the itself as well as my reliable old dozer blade/snow plow, not to mention the rear scraper blade dad designed/built while working at the same factory that I recently did a "light" refurb on, "Dollar Store" paint might not be the best at all weather protection ..."Git'er Done" and just for more giggles the frame has some shiny patches here and there... @TIGman for hijacking your post, you really did an excellent job with the blade restore, and yes it is on my to do list but right now I ain't worried over scratching my paint, Jeff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpete1 332 #11 Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) The grader blade may look rough but it has the option of tilting in trench. Your father did a very nice job... Don't know of many new ones that do that. Impressive, very nice "earned patina". I have so much to learn! Chris Edited January 19, 2018 by cpete1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #12 Posted January 19, 2018 2 hours ago, cpete1 said: The grader blade may look rough but it has the option of tilting in trench. Your father did a very nice job... Don't know of many new ones that do that. Impressive, very nice "earned patina". I have so much to learn! Chris Hang around "kid", there's so many "experts" in their own right from engines/trans, electrical, paint and body, fabrication/welding, hydraulics , as my dad and Foghorn Leghorn says 'let me learn you something" if one don't know another will and always glad to help you out, Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
