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PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65

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Aaron Ford

08-30-2007 11:21:16




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Likely gonna catch it for my lack of PPE, but here it is anyhow. First coat went on last night (light coat), second coat today. Likely a third this afternoon. What'ya think?

Aaron


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730virgil

08-30-2007 18:37:17




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 11:21:16  
smart remarks like that have a way to make most people see red. that would get the scot up in my case. makes guy go out of his way to prove somone wrong.



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Aaron Ford

08-30-2007 19:43:39




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to 730virgil, 08-30-2007 18:37:17  
Yes they do. That one comment steeled my resolve that come bleed or blister, I will get this done. To others that read this comment, Virgil is referring to the last paragraph in my second post where the local wrecker made a comment that folks just don't finish stuff like this. Takes to much resources that most are reluctant to spare. Got my dander up, yessiree.
Fella ticked me off and did me a favor at the same time.

Aaron

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135 Fan

08-30-2007 22:31:07




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 19:43:39  
The wrecker probably wanted it for cheap so he could get a whole lot more on parts from it. When your done, you'll have a brand new tractor that's probably more reliable than an actual 2007 model. I'm sending my 135 to you for paint and restoration so it'll be a while till you get to try out your new tractor. A lot of people don't understand or acknowledge how good the early MF tractors are. Dave

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Jerry/MT

08-30-2007 18:23:32




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 11:21:16  
Lookin' goooood! Can't wait to see the finished product.



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MF Poor

08-30-2007 15:15:43




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 11:21:16  
Lookin' good! I'm always amazed at how well that Flint Grey Metallic covers. You did well to dis-assemble as far as you did. That'll make a great looking job when it's finished. Good luck with the rest of the project.



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JJ. in B.C.

08-30-2007 14:12:54




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 11:21:16  
Way ta go Aaron, i've been following your 65' restoration

from the start, must feel good ta be at the paintin' stage.

It's lookin' really good, at least ya got lots of ventilation

in your "shop" third party image....JJ.



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C. T. in Oklahoma

08-30-2007 13:00:38




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 11:21:16  
Aaron,
Very nice. It will be great to see it finished as well as the stages in between.
C. T.



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TomTex

08-30-2007 12:39:59




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 11:21:16  
Super Job. Tell us what all you did to her mechanically. Tom



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Aaron Ford

08-30-2007 17:27:45




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to TomTex, 08-30-2007 12:39:59  
It would be easier to tell you what I did not do. The radiator only needed flushed and the tranny/clutch had been recently replaced. The mains looked good at purchase. All else was by me.

From front to back:

Replaced Front Tires
Front Wheel Bearings
Front Spindle Rebuild
Front Pivot Rebuild
Steering Linkage Replaced
Power Steering Linkage Repaired and Adjusted
Engine Redone from Top to Bottom(9.2:1 Compression)
Clutch Cleaned, Checked, Adjusted
Belly Cleaned
Hydraulic Pump and Control Valve Rebuilt
PTO Seal, PTO Shifter Seal
Shifter Boots, Shifter Knobs, and Steering Wheel
Differential Carrier Bearings
Brakes
Rear Axle Seals
Repaired and Repainted Body (hired out)
Replaced Seat Pan and Cushions
Replaced Guages
Rebuilt Carb
Refinished Manifold w/Ceramic Header Coat
Replaced Generator w/Reverse Rotation Alternator
Steering Gear Cleaned and Relubed
Gear Lube Replaced

To Do:
Retap Hitch Box Bolt Holes, Replace Bolts Clean, Paint, and Replace Ends on Lift Arms
Clean Paint Hitch Box
Clean and Paint Rear Wheel Weights
Replace Slide Locks on the PAVT
Rewire
Reassemble

Don't hold me to this list. I may have missed something...


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Sure looks alot different from when I got it. A lot of folks ask me if I intend to sell, but currently I have entirely too much in it. The local salver is parting out tractors in much better condition than what I started with.

Shortly after buying it, the local wrecking yard owner asked me what I was gonna do with it and when I told him he just rolled his eyes and told me he would be by to pick it up when I was done with it. The irritation from that comment has been my spur to get this project done. I am going to drive it out and tell him that I am done with it.

Thanks for the interest

Aaron

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El Toro

08-31-2007 04:16:45




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Aaron Ford, 08-30-2007 17:27:45  
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Your paint job looks great. I did a Farmall A in 1975 & 1976 and I think it was in worse shape. Hal



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Mike Farmer

09-23-2007 11:24:11




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to El Toro, 08-31-2007 04:16:45  
Wow thats a beaut. I've just finished a Farmall M. I would send you before and after pics but I dont know how to send them. I know I'm from the realms of the dinosaur.



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Mike Farmer

09-23-2007 11:24:07




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to El Toro, 08-31-2007 04:16:45  
Wow thats a beaut. I've just finished a Farmall M. I would send you before and after pics but I dont know how to send them. I know I'm from the realms of the dinosaur.



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El Toro

09-23-2007 12:44:24




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 Re: PAINTING!!! Finally... MF65 in reply to Mike Farmer, 09-23-2007 11:24:07  
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Here's a Super W6TA that was painted with Martin Senour's Crossfire paint. I use IH enamel on the
A and it wasn't that great. I always use name brand paint since then. Hal
PS: A man in Ohio painted this tractor.



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