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WH-AG

Here are some pictures from a few months ago... I mixed up some of my paint (ppg) to test how it worked with my primer and it worked well. Some spots have filled bubbles but looks very nice! I will post more pictures soon... 

 

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AMC RULES

Looks like you're making it happen...keep us updated on progress.   :handgestures-thumbsup: 

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rexman72

cant wait to see updated pics

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Sparky

Looks like you have the hard to find engine to starter belt guard. Good luck with the restore.

Nice to see someone working with safety glasses on :eusa-clap:  , I cant believe we dont have more eye injury stories on this forum.

Nike......

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KC9KAS

:WRS: , and thank you for the photos!

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rmaynard

Good job Austyn. Keep us posted on the progress. Hope that PPG paint works well. Remember to use a good respirator.

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Jake Kuhn

Looks like a great start!

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WH-AG

Good job Austyn. Keep us posted on the progress. Hope that PPG paint works well. Remember to use a good respirator.

 I painted about 7 peices, some turned out very well, and in one or two pieces it bubbled up. I just opened up a new respirator and works alot better.

 

Looks like you're making it happen...keep us updated on progress.   :handgestures-thumbsup: 

I will take some pictures of what i painted tommorow and post them.

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speedyleedy

Looks like your getting in to it ! keep up the good work :thumbs2:

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rmaynard

The last time I saw this 701, it had been sandblasted, but was sitting in a pile waiting to be primed. I know that Austyn had hoped to get it together in time for the big show, but as we all know, these things take a lot of time and patience. So, having said that, I am glad you are taking your time to do it right.

 

As a side note, Austyn is 14 years old, and the previous owner of my recently acquired Lawn Ranger. I am really glad to see young members like him, Jake Kuhn, and others carrying on the hobby. :thumbs:

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WH-AG

I could not get the pictures to upload because they were too big, and i didnt know how to downsize them. So instead i uploaded alot of pictures to photobucket...

 

On most of the pieces in the picture i still have wet sand, put on another coat, and last put on a coat of clear.

 

http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/Austyn_Green/library/#/user/Austyn_Green/library/701?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137282797920501600917012368197

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953 nut

I could not get the pictures to upload because they were too big, and i didnt know how to downsize them. So instead i uploaded alot of pictures to photobucket...

 

On most of the pieces in the picture i still have wet sand, put on another coat, and last put on a coat of clear.

 

http://s1198.photobucket.com/user/Austyn_Green/library/#/user/Austyn_Green/library/701?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137282797920501600917012368197

If you open the photos in paintbrush and go to Image on the tool bar, then stretch/scew and go to 50 percent in both directions that may do the trick.

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WH-AG

My engine turned out very nice! Here are a few images of what i accomplished the past couple of days...

 

The ti-fold is for when i enter my tractor in my local fair. (Carroll County)

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rmaynard

Looking good Austyn.  :thumbs:

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Wheel-N-It

That 701 is going to be an awesome piece when finished Austyn !   I really like the tri-fold too. Please post some pics of your display in the Carroll County Fair.

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546cowboy

Here is an easy to use free resizing tool http://www.obviousidea.com/windows-software/light-image-resizer/

 

I have been using the free version for a couple years so I know it works fine.

 

Now none of you have an excuse for not being able to upload pictures.

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WH-AG

That 701 is going to be an awesome piece when finished Austyn !   I really like the tri-fold too. Please post some pics of your display in the Carroll County Fair.

Will do! I think the same not many people at my fair can say that all of my painting was 100% me (no one was even down there supervising me). I expect the worst every time with this paint and it turns out great!

Looking good Austyn.  :thumbs:

Thank you,

If anyone would like to visit my fair that would be great. It is from July 27 - August 2. My tractor will be displayed inside with some others. They have events each night that are really fun to watch! Here is the schuedal.

http://carrollcountyfair.com/documents/Fair-ScheduleID218.pdf

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Wheel-N-It

Thank you Austyn. I will be on the lookout for some more pics! Best of luck to you at the Fair!

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rmaynard

 

If anyone would like to visit my fair that would be great. It is from July 27 - August 2. My tractor will be displayed inside with some others. They have events each night that are really fun to watch! Here is the schuedal.

http://carrollcountyfair.com/documents/Fair-ScheduleID218.pdf

 

I try to make the fair every summer. I will be sure to look for you and the 701.

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WH-AG

Few pics from yesterdays work...

 

Im having the same problem as many others with getting the pieces back together without scraping any paint, but i am going to spray it over the chipped stuff. I placed some fenders on my engine just to see how it would look and i am amazed of how well it turned out!

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Jake Kuhn

Looking good! Are those new tires or did you paint them or just clean them up?

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WH-AG

Looking good! Are those new tires or did you paint them or just clean them up?

Painted.

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WH-AG

Another day of painting, and bodywork!

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dclarke

Lookin good, Austyn!  :thumbs:

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horsesaver98

Nice horse you are doing a good job with that there horse

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