Dino Part 8

[Racinbob 12,066]

I'm past due for an update. The paint is cured enough and it was decal time. I've been anxious for this. I decided to go with stock decals from Terry. As any of you that have used his decals knows they are idiot proof. Soooooo easy to apply with no bubbles.

 

 

I still have a couple minor decals to put on. The headlight tub got a quick coat of silver and pop riveted in place. 5000k led bulbs. I don't need taillights so reflectors covered the holes. I got this seat with no tears but it needed a good cleaning. 

 

I'd say it cleaned up pretty good. 

 

 

The electric fuel pump is installed under the seat. About all I need to do is the electrical, throttle and choke controls and the usual odds and ends. In the background of the first picture you'll see some mufflers sitting there. Big block and a small block Nelsons and a stack with a flipper cap thingy. I'm not a big stack person but for some reason it's calling me. 

 

I've been pondering what chore this tractor will have and I've pretty well decided on getting rid of the 314H and slapping the 42"sd deck on this one. This had a 42"rd but it needs work. I'm thinking that will be a project for this winter. 

[ebinmaine 73,714]

1 hour ago, Racinbob said:

idiot proof

 

 

 

 

 

That may be but they ain't me Bear idiot proof.  

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Racinbob said:

5000k led bulbs.

 

 

I have some of those in use. They work great.

[peter lena 9,356]

@Racinbob  been using  MOTHERS , BACK TO BLACK , walmart , for  black trim and seat  recovery , anything  I have tried it on just  comes back from the grave . looks good .pete 

[peter lena 9,356]

@Skwerl58  @Treepep  , regularly experiment  with  recovery stages of  older  anything , just curiosity  , how ? why? save it? , often refer to first stage of  used tractor  pick up , my first , thing is to get  paint recovery going , getting a penetrating oil / mineral oil  spray down , and forget it , long soak time is best . then its a mineral oil rub down , no scratch pads , save / retain that patina , preserve it / enhance it  . done a number of  , tractor related , pieces . if paint  starts  to show itself , 6" electric palm buffer  , cleaner wax , just work with what exposes itself , that will retain , exact era  patina , regularly  , clean cloth  mineral  oil rub down my  , horses ,  paint looks solid / clean / clear , thats the look I want . this is an easy  stage to bring out on any old piece , experiment / test / try as you go , not looking for a show queen , just  clean / clear , marvel at the recover y , stage in these units . love , improving  original , set ups, for  dependable operations . good talkin , pete 

[Racinbob 12,066]

2 hours ago, peter lena said:

@Racinbob  been using  MOTHERS , BACK TO BLACK , walmart , for  black trim and seat  recovery , anything  I have tried it on just  comes back from the grave . looks good .pete 

 

I always have some Back to Black on the shelf. It does a great job but it's not really a cleaner. I used VRP vinyl cleaner and conditioner. 

[stevasaurus 23,357]

Dang Bob that horse is SWEET !!!  Thank you for saving that Mate.  

[ri702bill 9,697]

The flat top shifter knobs look great - what did you use on the black??

I have had good longterm success with Duplicolor Black Interior Dye Paint.

[Racinbob 12,066]

Nothing fancy. I chucked them up in a drill press and hit them with 400 grit. Then I wiped on a couple coats of Flood Penetrol. I was experimenting more than anything and they actually came out pretty nice. 

[Handy Don 14,306]

Well done, sir.

I must point out one of my Dad’s regular expressions: “You cannot make anything foolproof. Why? Because fools are way too clever."

He was proved correct all the time as users constantly found ways to misuse software systems my team thought were well-designed. 

Edited 18 hours ago by Handy Don

[Racinbob 12,066]

18 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

Dang Bob that horse is SWEET !!!  Thank you for saving that Mate.  

 

It's been a fun project. As I've said before, this started out being just a quick refurb. The more I went the further I wanted to take it. Now I kinda regret doing a proper priming job instead of the way I did it through the winter. It definitely had an effect on the final finish. OK, that and maybe my first attempt with a HVLP gun. But it looks like it's destined to become a mowing machine again and it's fine for that. I haven't got the lift arm underneath yet and I think I'll do that today. Maybe even put the deck on it. I'm a little concerned that the rear 10.50's may hit the deck wheels.