ebinmaine 67,472 #251 Posted December 19, 2019 Boy you guys a are a tough audience.... Maybe this weekend we'll get a status update. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #252 Posted December 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Richie started a new project a week ago and already has a rolling chases. Ready to mount the engine. Don’t get me into trouble . I haven’t had snow to deal with and I was bored. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #253 Posted December 19, 2019 10 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Don’t get me into trouble . I haven’t had snow to deal with and I was bored. We wouldn't ever do that, get any one in trouble, unless it's advice on buy more Wheel Horses. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #254 Posted December 19, 2019 I agree! Get your finger out and get something done. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #255 Posted December 22, 2019 Alright alright alright... So the paint department did a little grinding today while I was working on the bandsaw and fabricating a hitch bracket. More about that later. Here's today's progress... A little more sanding in the corners and the frame will be ready for paint. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Hamner 1,007 #256 Posted December 23, 2019 EB Before I figured out that the frames would fit in my blast cabinet I used a side grinder for the big spots and found a middle gun at HF that was on sale for $19. Worked great for the tight spots on the frame and on the rims. Just sayin. Your mileage may vary. Bob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Hamner 1,007 #257 Posted December 23, 2019 That should have read Needle Gun. Though trying to type with the off hand 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #258 Posted December 23, 2019 The frame has a coat of brown metallic on it. The paint department informed me that this paint "doesn't cover". Love the color but I'll try a different one to see if it'll go on better. Same type base so hopefully it won't eat what's there. @RJ HamnerHamner thanks for tip on the needle scaler thingy. Been thinking about one of those for awhile and didn't realize they were that inexpensive. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #259 Posted December 23, 2019 Is that a rusprevention color? looks real pretty - maybe for a two- color machine... can probably beeing protected by clear color. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #260 Posted December 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Tractorhead said: Is that a rusprevention color? looks real pretty - maybe for a two- color machine... can probably beeing protected by clear color. It's an interesting color for sure. When you get up close to it it looks patchy and partially opaque. The pictures can't really do it justice. This tractor will probably have six or eight different colors anyways but I would like them all to cover what they are supposed to because the bases have different tones. For example, this dark brown will be covering red, plain factory steel along with welded areas and such. Interesting that you would say something about clear coat. None of our other projects have ever had a clear coat. I asked Trina about it and we may put a coat of clear on the hood after she sprays a two color blend on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,218 #261 Posted December 23, 2019 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: The paint department informed me that this paint "doesn't cover". A coat of red primer should solve that problem. Not too sure about the metallic paint's adhesion without a primer under it anyway. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #262 Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) Ahh! Progress! Must admit, I like the colour. Edited December 23, 2019 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #263 Posted December 23, 2019 Paint it brown and silver and put gold lettering on it. Call it “ColossUPS”. “What can brown do for you?” 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #264 Posted December 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: ColossUPS Oh man. You got me. That just struck me some kind of funny.., 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #265 Posted December 25, 2019 On 12/23/2019 at 6:40 AM, 953 nut said: A coat of red primer should solve that problem. Not too sure about the metallic paint's adhesion without a primer under it anyway. Been 20+ years since I've dealt with metallics. Thanks for that reminder!! I bought 6 cans of red oxide primer to do the lower level of the tractor, at least. Also picked up a few more "possibility colors". I REALLY like the textured paint's huge metallic flake but if it doesn't work it's all good. Today I'll do a little drilling on the adapter. 4 holes each end and I'm thinking 4 drain holes in corners on the bottom. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #266 Posted December 25, 2019 That should do the trick. Very interesting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #267 Posted December 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: That should do the trick. Very interesting Thought process behind it was going from 23" tires to either 30 or 32... Settled on 30 so I could use rims I have on hand. 32 - 23 = 9" possible increase in diameter. Divide by 2 determine extra length needed. 4.5 minimum with 32" tires. As it turns out I could have used a 4" addition but that 4 x 6 was tough to find. I figured on a 6 x 6 but our friend found this 7 x 7 piece around her shop. PERFECT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,850 #269 Posted December 26, 2019 How are you planning to sort out the body work with the stretch in that area? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #270 Posted December 26, 2019 Just now, pullstart said: How are you planning to sort out the body work with the stretch in that area? The hood stand will be bolted to the frame in the same location but 4 inches higher.... I hope. I say that because I may have to move it backwards just a bit to make up for angle from the raised steering wheel going to the gear. The clutch linkage will remain exactly stock with no changes except maybe a z shape to raise that 4. The brake linkage will be in the hood stand and will be the same. The brake rod that goes from the park brake control to the shoe will need to be lengthened 7 inches. The belt guard will be completely custom built because I have no idea where the forward end is going to be at this point in time. Still not sure what I'm going to do between the fenders and steps. I was just going to create a spacer but I don't know if I'll like that look so that idea may change. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #271 Posted December 26, 2019 Well I had the Paint department/BBT/My Honey/Trina do a little more experimental spraying yesterday. @953 nut Richard the red oxide primer did the trick nicely. Here's 3 different colors. "Hole side" the metallic brown I like a lot. "Seam side" metallic oiled bronze "Plain side" another metallic brown The top color is also a textured paint so it leaves a fine sandy feel to the surface. Reaallly cool stuff..... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #272 Posted December 26, 2019 I’ve used the oiled bronze on a house project before. I liked that one. Either way it should look good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #273 Posted December 27, 2019 The first metallic brown gets my vote. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #274 Posted December 27, 2019 By'eck! You were quick to reply. Looking over my shoulder? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,472 #275 Posted December 27, 2019 Just now, Stormin said: By'eck! You were quick to reply. Looking over my shoulder? Maybe. Maybe not...... Hahahahaha..... Actually, I had the phone right beside me and I saw the email come through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
