ebinmaine 67,390 #101 Posted July 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Sunday go to meetin' clothes My grampa used to say if the folks at church didn't like his overalls then he didn't need to go. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,642 #102 Posted July 29, 2022 Welcome to the group. Nice first Horse. Can't wait for updates. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #103 Posted July 29, 2022 Found some fresh original paint, showroom shine! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #104 Posted July 29, 2022 What’s that part you have in your hand is that a steering part or something 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #105 Posted July 29, 2022 I think I caught the bug... 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #106 Posted July 29, 2022 Wow man you said you were going to disassemble it and you stuck to your word that’s what we love here hard work and commitment 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #107 Posted July 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: What’s that part you have in your hand is that a steering part or something That's the spindle. Goes in the end of the axle. 7 minutes ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: I think I caught the bug... Happens to the best of us Joe. It's been said that just as a hair covered horse is a herd animal... so is a paint covered Horse. You best make sure you have plenty of storage space. 😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #108 Posted July 29, 2022 Oh ok thanks because I wasn’t sure what that is because I’m used to rjs more than the other models Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #109 Posted July 29, 2022 I've officially decided to paint.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #110 Posted July 29, 2022 Best option for "smoothing" dimpled body parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,201 #111 Posted July 29, 2022 You will, of course, have an extra challenge having done the linseed oil treatment, getting the surface back to paint-accepting clean. I live with dimpling unless it's affecting structure. After I've gotten the accessible rust/paint off (using a combo of e-tank, angle grinder with paint removing disk/stiffwire wheel, pointy scraper tool, scotchbrite, etc. as needed), I use a soft wire brush in a drill that will reach down a bit to be sure I've gotten as much scale out as I can. Then I use a stiff brush to apply and work in Rustoleum Rusty Metal primer, if it's a non-visible part like the frame or underside of a fender, hood, or deck shell. If I don't want brush marks showing, then 3-4 light coats of the same sprayed. Applied 30 minutes apart Others here who are after a smoother finish use a needle scaler to really clean the pits and follow with a bonding primer and then body filler or a filler primer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #112 Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) @Handy Donyea, I'm going to work on removing the oil treatment over a few days. Ill use purple up, gas, brake cleaner, combo of all. I'm sure it will eventually come off. I wanted to see if if I liked it enough to keep. I do like it, but if I'm already taking the complete tractor apart, I might as well paint! I'll prep as best I can using all the mentioned technics. It doesn't need to be perfect, it still has a story to tell. Might go with a filler primer, we shall see. It is cleaning up quite nice though! Edited July 29, 2022 by josephbruce11212@gmail.co Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #113 Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: option for "smoothing" dimpled body parts? I would use a needle gun to remove the rust remaining in the pits as well as the surface coatings. Fallow this up with a DA sander with 220 to remove what the needles may have missed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #114 Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: Best option for "smoothing" dimpled body parts? In this order... grinder with flap discs... bondo... sander... filler primer... sander... primer... more primer... paint... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #115 Posted July 30, 2022 This is the business card I designed in Aug 2020 when I opened my shop....maybe it was destiny to own a Wheelhorse.....or 2.....3...lol 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #116 Posted July 30, 2022 1 hour ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: destiny to own a Wheelhorse.....or ..... A dozen? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #117 Posted July 31, 2022 Little bit further.... 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #118 Posted July 31, 2022 How wide are those back tires Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #119 Posted July 31, 2022 6 x12s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #120 Posted July 31, 2022 Oh ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #121 Posted July 31, 2022 2 hours ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: further Niiiiice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephbruce11212@gmail.co 262 #122 Posted August 1, 2022 I was wondering why the right front was making such sharp turns. I thought it was all due to the different rim and washers on the left....seems the plate is a bit off? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #123 Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Yeah it seems A little bent but not much but also good luck Edited August 1, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,725 #124 Posted August 1, 2022 1 hour ago, josephbruce11212@gmail.co said: I was wondering why the right front was making such sharp turns. I thought it was all due to the different rim and washers on the left....seems the plate is a bit off? The factory’s welding accuracy wasn’t always stellar! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,390 #125 Posted August 1, 2022 1 hour ago, oliver2-44 said: The factory’s welding accuracy wasn’t always stellar! Agreed. Likely not bent but welded that way many many moons ago. I've had one or two come through my workshop that way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
