stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #1 Posted July 9, 2022 So it has been a very long time since I did a restore. Last was the 416-8 and the C195 several years back. Anyhow I picked up a 417A at the big show from a member here. Chris got it dialed in and running great at the big show (thanks again Chris). Come to find out Kenb also picked up one locally last and he wants to refurbish his as well. So on the 4th we stripped the sheet metal on both machines and dropped them to my sand blaster. Then we pressure washed the machines. Got them back, primed the metal and will bodywork it some and then shoot them. 7 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #2 Posted July 9, 2022 Nice projects guys! Looking forward to seeing the progress! My friend has a 417-A and that ol twin kohler sounds smooth and mean! Is this your first you've had for a K series twin? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #3 Posted July 9, 2022 Niiiiice. @JCM right up your alley here Man. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenB 12 #4 Posted July 9, 2022 It’s been at least 5 years for me since I’ve done any kind of refurbishment or restoration. I don’t know what’s rustier, me or my 417! It’s gonna be fun. 4 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #5 Posted July 9, 2022 I have had them before and really love this model. I was cursing it around under the lights at the big show. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,464 #6 Posted July 9, 2022 Nice work Steve. It pays to have the right tools. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #7 Posted July 9, 2022 Let me know when it is done. Do you deliver? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #8 Posted July 9, 2022 Great to see @Ken B back! The WH Addiction is strong 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #9 Posted July 9, 2022 54 minutes ago, Sparky said: Great to see @Ken B back! The WH Addiction is strong Yep… he relapsed ! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #10 Posted July 9, 2022 55 minutes ago, Sparky said: The WH Addiction is strong Just now, Horse Newbie said: Yep… he relapsed ! With @stevebo's collection around as an influence I can see why. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #11 Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Great to see @Ken B back! The WH Addiction is strong but there’s @KenB and @Ken B . Clone? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #12 Posted July 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Pullstart said: but there’s @KenB and @Ken B . Clone? Interesting…seems Ken has two accounts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #13 Posted July 9, 2022 Just now, Sparky said: Interesting…seems Ken has two accounts. How many have you helped Hooooooowwwwwwwaaaaaaarrrrrrrddddddd!!!!! With? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #14 Posted July 9, 2022 Yeah good to have Kenb back. I decided to shoot the inside surfaces today and did the bodywork on the outside. Also primed outsides for the last time. Tomorrow I plan on a final wet sanding and ready to paint. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenB 12 #15 Posted July 10, 2022 On 7/9/2022 at 9:24 AM, Sparky said: Interesting…seems Ken has two accounts. Yes I need too fix that somehow…I can’t remember my old password 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #16 Posted July 11, 2022 3 hours ago, KenB said: Yes I need too fix that somehow…I can’t remember my old password I’ll fix ya up tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenB 12 #17 Posted July 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Sparky said: I’ll fix ya up tomorrow. Testing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #18 Posted July 11, 2022 @stevebo let me know if you need help re-learning how to wet sand! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #19 Posted July 11, 2022 Now that's more like it. Thanks Mike! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #20 Posted July 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, Ken B said: Now that's more like it. Thanks Mike! Your very welcome!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #21 Posted July 14, 2022 310-8 and 2 417A machines in color! More pics as machines go back together. Mine might be a few weeks as I am having wrist surgery next Tuesday. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #22 Posted July 14, 2022 Oh wrist surgery hope yer ok but other wise good work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #23 Posted July 18, 2022 After letting paint set up for a few days I got it back together today and did some wet sanding and buffing. Getting there… 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #24 Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 8:10 PM, stevebo said: 310-8 and 2 417A machines in color! More pics as machines go back together. Mine might be a few weeks as I am having wrist surgery next Tuesday. 2 minutes ago, stevebo said: After letting paint set up for a few days I got it back together today and did some wet sanding and buffing. Getting there… Good luck with the surgery… beautiful JB on that ain’t… primo shop ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 769 #25 Posted July 18, 2022 Beautiful job on that tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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