Cvans 1,009 #26 Posted January 9, 2020 Yes painting. I'll take another look tomorrow. Have not had the steering apart before so didn't give any thought. Living proof that I'll never be too old to make mistakes. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #27 Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Cvans said: Living proof that I'll never be too old to make ********** Carefully calculated adjustments & corrections? No worries. Me too .... Just keep learnin from some of them and it's all good . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,763 #28 Posted January 9, 2020 I guess my only question Cvans is what is your end use for this tractor? Show, plow dirt or snow, mowing, just because you can? I do like the track you are on tho. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #29 Posted January 9, 2020 For pulling yard and garden implements. Drag, roller, sprayer, or anything else that rolls like the excavator. Whoooops I'm not suppose to do that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #30 Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 12:46 AM, Cvans said: Living proof that I'll never be too old to make mistakes. You needn't make any more mistakes. After today I've some spare ones. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #31 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Finally got back to this project today. We have a blizzard scheduled for tomorrow so getting cleaned up today was mandatory. Maybe I'll get to spend the day in the shop and finish cleaning things up for paint. Took 2 cans of degreaser along to the car wash and a part of a can of oven cleaner. The oven cleaner does a much better job. I'll be using dollar store oven cleaner from now on. Rustoleum cherry red is the color right? Edited February 12, 2020 by Cvans 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #32 Posted February 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Cvans said: dollar store oven cleaner Don't suppose you have a pic of the can? We'll be using that and a pressure washer to clean up the military tribute tractor when we lose the snow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #33 Posted February 12, 2020 @Cvans Since the Valspar IH red has gone away it seems most are using Rustoleum Regal Red and some like the Sunrise Red, just my observations. Whatever you choose good luck with your project. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #34 Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Don't suppose you have a pic of the can? I'll have to look as some of the cans went into the garbage at the car wash. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #35 Posted February 12, 2020 52 minutes ago, Cvans said: I'll have to look as some of the cans went into the garbage at the car wash. Don't go to any trouble sir. I've tried a couple different ones and they were VASTLY different so I was curious what you used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,763 #36 Posted February 12, 2020 12 hours ago, Cvans said: Rustoleum cherry red is the color right? Since it's going to be a working tractor it will be like throwing hand grenades... just get it close! The IH reds at TSC are close. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #37 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Don't go to any trouble sir No trouble and I'll be picking up more. Was going to town today but the weather is getting bad. Edited February 12, 2020 by Cvans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #38 Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) Our blizzard was a fizzle so I went to town this afternoon and picked up four cans of Regal Red. Hope that's enough as it was all they had. I can get more if necessary. Went to dollar tree and purchased four more cans of oven cleaner. It's a different brand than last time so hopefully it will work like the old stuff. Edited February 13, 2020 by Cvans 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #39 Posted February 13, 2020 Talk about a big storm! We were in for 4” or so, there’s a good solid 3/4” if I try hard to find it! Enjoy this paint weather! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #40 Posted February 13, 2020 Talk about a big storm! We were in for 4” or so, there’s a good solid 3/4” if I try hard to find it! Enjoy this paint weather! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #41 Posted February 25, 2020 Got out to the shop today and did some sanding and painting. The 2X Rustoleum went on nicely and dries fast. Nice not to have a layer of sticky paint all over everything in the shop. Gotta love those paint respirators. Couldn't smell a thing until I took it off and then it was very strong. Had to get out of there. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #42 Posted February 25, 2020 Gonna be a pretty rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #43 Posted February 25, 2020 That’s a slick hanger for painting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #44 Posted February 25, 2020 I sure hope it going to look better than this. when it's done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #45 Posted February 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Cvans said: I sure hope it going to look better than this. when it's done. I'd say you're heading the right direction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #46 Posted February 25, 2020 Love the “look”... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_hasbeen 249 #47 Posted February 27, 2020 I like your hood modification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #48 Posted February 27, 2020 Thanks. Didn't have many options with that tall engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #49 Posted March 4, 2020 Well I did something really stupid. I reassembled the C160 to the point that I would like to put the wheels and tires back on. Going to be nice to roll it around. Only ONE BIG problem. I can't find them. I have looked everywhere. Well almost. All the rest of the parts are setting right where I moved them too but I can't find the wheels and tires. It was getting dark so I'm really hoping to do better in the daylight tomorrow. Have to tell you I'm a little worried about myself right now. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #50 Posted March 4, 2020 Don't sweat that.. Several of us have lost things much larger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
