Posted by Janicholson on March 03, 2008 at 14:39:24 from (66.173.50.53):
In Reply to: Restoring Grandpa's C posted by redneckchevy9 on March 03, 2008 at 13:48:23:
The first issue is your intent to make it look like it was just purchased. Good idea. (real restoration is usually reserved for tractors that will be museum pieces and be disassembled to the last pin and screw so that every last component can be inspected and made to specification. (I don't think this is what you are after). If you believe it is operating just fine, a cosmetic repaint is a great idea. Farmalls were painted all at once, Hood and muffler were off, the distributor, serial # plate, distributor cap and wires, steering wheel rim, lenses, and name plates on the generator etc. were masked off. the axles had cardboard tubes put on them, and all was painted. Hoses, hose clamps, belts and all were sprayed red (no primer). Cleaning everything down to the last detail to solid paint, sanding rust away is necessary. If the sheet metal is pitted, a filler should be used to get back to smooth. Once prepped, Paint it Several paint options are available, but almost all are more modern and look wetter than the original. Especially those that have a clear coat on them. It is all a matter of money. The better the paint, the more it costs. There are going to be many who recommend the low pressure guns, I am one. The only thing I will recommend is clean clean clean, then never use a spray can to do the job. Good luck, JimN
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