ACman 7,618 #26 Posted April 24, 2019 Nice work Dells’s on your childhood friend ... I always wanted to get the Cub Cadet 1250 that’s just setting in the weeds at the farm . Same as you lots of seat time and memories . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #27 Posted May 5, 2019 Well, told you I was moving slow! Emory woke up last night with his ear really hurting. We had to take him to the dr and found out he has an canal infection and an inner ear infection. Dr said it was extremely painful. The only good came in the form of me getting to come back home and mess around on Sunday first time in a long time. I had been working on the bodywork on the hood and side panels. I finally got to lay a little color on them. Aside from a couple of dents I missed, they turned out great. I used Rustoleum farm and implement paint and it laid down great. It’s about $8 a can, but I may try IH red on my D160 when I get a chance to work on it. Pics are of the outside of the panels. Once again @WHX22, close your eyes so you don’t see my immaculate workspace!😂🤣😂 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #28 Posted May 5, 2019 Don't worry Dells.. I been in @Achto's shop so nothin is gonna surprise me! Paint looks good and isn't it annoying one can't spot those little dents? I call them character on a resto! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #29 Posted May 6, 2019 Nice paint work, I like that blue. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #30 Posted May 6, 2019 29 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Nice paint work, I like that blue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #31 Posted May 14, 2019 Almost wrapped up the wiring and fuel lines on the ford tonight. Put in the headlights and couldn’t resist fitting one side panel. Getting closer a little at a time. I can’t wait to show it to Dad. He hasn’t seen it since I hauled it from the house. Remember, he sold it new! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #32 Posted May 14, 2019 Looking great! I had a LT80 in 1975. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,882 #33 Posted May 15, 2019 Looks better than new! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #34 Posted May 29, 2019 Finally got the ole girl out today. She just needs a seat and decals now. She fired right up. I’m very pleased with it! 10 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,882 #35 Posted May 29, 2019 Well done, Buddy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #36 Posted May 29, 2019 Super Awesome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,035 #37 Posted May 29, 2019 What a difference! Nice work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #38 Posted May 30, 2019 Very, very nice Dell. I can tell by that smile, you're really happy with it! And that's the way it should be 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #40 Posted May 30, 2019 Thanks guys! Not done yet, but almost. That was the coolest feeling to ride that old tractor again after so many years. My Dad and I put a lot of hours on it so many years ago. Hopefully I’ll get to get the decals on today or tomorrow. Emory can’t wait to take it and show it to Dad. It’ll get an old black seat I’ve got until I pick up that nice Ford seat from @pfrederi at the show. Talk about perfect timing with him getting that one! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #41 Posted May 30, 2019 Kinda funny Dell, I can take my Chevy to the show but you can't bring that Ford!!! Now THAT'S rotten!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #42 Posted May 31, 2019 48 minutes ago, oldredrider said: Kinda funny Dell, I can take my Chevy to the show but you can't bring that Ford!!! Now THAT'S rotten!!! Now I’m gonna cry Paul😂🤣😂. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #43 Posted May 31, 2019 Got the decals and seat on. Here’s a before and after shot.😁 10 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #44 Posted May 31, 2019 @dells68 That turned out great. Very nice work. Might just bring Dad to tears. Then you know you did it right. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #45 Posted May 31, 2019 Dad came to get Emory for a haircut today. Emory was dying to show him, but I still have a special something to add thanks to our very own Terry, @Vinylguy! More pics to come. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,882 #46 Posted June 1, 2019 Dell, I don’t recall reading but does your dad know you’re bringing this one back to life? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #47 Posted June 1, 2019 He does know Kev, but hasn’t seen it since it looked like this. We’re going to take it over today and let Emory drive it up the driveway for him to see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #48 Posted June 1, 2019 Well, she’s ready for her unveiling at Dad’s. In the pictures you’ll notice a Ford tractor dealership decal. My grandfather was Eubert Jones, 1/2 owner of the dealership. My dad was a salesman and delivery driver. My uncle was a mechanic. Dad sold this tractor new and was able to purchase it when it was taken back due to repossession. It’s been in the family ever since. The first pic is a pic of the only original decal we have left - on the front of Dad’s 2000. Terry , @Vinylguy, was kind enough to make me up a batch of exact reproduction decals. Thank you so much Terry!!!!! It was the cherry that put it over the top! 1 8 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #49 Posted June 1, 2019 Your Welcome. Glad I could help you with this final touch of a family heirloom. Absolute Beauty!!! 1 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #50 Posted June 1, 2019 That Terry is something else. Great work. Definitely need a picture of Dad when he sees it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
