Bigtrx34 321 #1 Posted February 24, 2020 Started on the frame last night, got the dirt, grease, paint, bugs, grass, dead bodies and mole people off the tractor frame and axle. Heated the old shop up to about 75 and today I'm shooting red. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #3 Posted February 24, 2020 I don't think anything is better than new red paint 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,151 #4 Posted February 25, 2020 Looking Good! Was the wind blowing out of the east for a while...? I thought I smelled red paint... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #5 Posted February 25, 2020 Parts loaded up to get media blasted 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #6 Posted February 25, 2020 Red and black....its mm mm good 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #7 Posted February 28, 2020 You’re quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #8 Posted February 28, 2020 You’re quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #9 Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, pullstart said: You’re quick! Well thanks. I got all the sandblasting done Wed night and that same day we in Michigan got some snow so I have not had time to get everything painted and put back on the frame. Should be able to hit it again this weekend provided im a good boy and help my wife with the honey do list during the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #10 Posted February 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Bigtrx34 said: Well thanks. I got all the sandblasting done Wed night and that same day we in Michigan got some snow so I have not had time to get everything painted and put back on the frame. Should be able to hit it again this weekend provided im a good boy and help my wife with the honey do list during the week. I tried doing some paint work on my plow last night in the shop! I don’t think the torpedo heater was enough of a preheater and it was still tacky last I checked! I guess bad paint is better than no paint... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #11 Posted February 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, pullstart said: I tried doing some paint work on my plow last night in the shop! I don’t think the torpedo heater was enough of a preheater and it was still tacky last I checked! I guess bad paint is better than no paint... True, how did you guys do with snow on that side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #12 Posted February 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, Bigtrx34 said: True, how did you guys do with snow on that side? Not terrible 1-5” depending on where wind pushed it! I plow commercially so over a 15 mile span east to west I plowed about 1/2 my customers, the rest were bare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #13 Posted February 29, 2020 Getting everything ready for paint, fender and hood will wait till spring. I can keep my garage warm and low on humidity with the wood burner but I would like more consistent temps before I do those parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #14 Posted February 29, 2020 Getting everything ready for paint, fender and hood will wait till spring. I can keep my garage warm and low on humidity with the wood burner but I would like more consistent temps before I do those parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #15 Posted February 29, 2020 Brake band and steering shaft media blasted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #16 Posted February 29, 2020 All done blasting...for now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #17 Posted March 1, 2020 Painting party going on in Shelby Township MI. Bring your own beer 🍺. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #19 Posted March 2, 2020 How I left it last night, all the wiring is done.....i think it is a 520 after all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #20 Posted March 3, 2020 Got a little more done tonight. Front axle, spindles, tie rods, and center dash covers are all getting media blasted and should be ready for paint soon. Still need to hunt down a starter for the Onan 20. As well as a few odds and ends rear tail lights and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #21 Posted March 6, 2020 Few more update pics 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #22 Posted March 8, 2020 Little more work today. I got the front axle back on last night, working on the exhaust and dash tower sheet metal today. Should have time to break down and repack the front hubs as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,201 #23 Posted March 9, 2020 Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #24 Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Nice work! Thank you! Got her back on her own 4 feet this morning!!! Next up........ The Onan gets an overhaul. Needs a starter for sure but other than that I was told it ran, we shall see. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtrx34 321 #25 Posted March 9, 2020 So good news for me the stator and mags look to all be in good shape, I do think I will replace the windings and pickup as I have it this far apart. Keep the others as spare I was told this motor had charging issues so those and a rectifier with a good ground are on the list. Any other thins I should look for? All my fins are clean as well, given the state of the rest of the unit I was happily surprised to see that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
