peter lena 9,796 #101 Posted February 8 @Achto looks like a penetrating oil soak down , clean cloth mineral oil , finish , no scrubbing of any kind , the patina will find itself , also note the frame corner underside 90 degree angle opportunity ? reduce rubber fuel line ? 5/16 steel brake line , also like STA BIL in all my fuels , no / zero debris in any related filters or carb bowls , never leave an empty tank , always ad an ounce or 2 , always trying something , if I had your shop space , I would be in more trouble than i,m already in , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,643 #102 Posted February 8 I gotta believe this plow is original to the tractor??? 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,782 #103 Posted February 8 (edited) 33 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I gotta believe this plow is original to the tractor??? I thought they came with the side shifter model BD4271 with the foot pedal release. I know the 64 604 we had had the plow you pictured with the 702. Maybe they used both and was a buyer's choice? Edited February 8 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,049 #104 Posted February 8 (edited) ’63 Blade was the last model with the foot-pedal release for rotation and the last time the quadrant was open at the top with close-spaced holes for three positions. Also first time trip springs had cast iron end-pieces. Blade Dozer 42in 1963 BD-4263 newer.pdf Starting in ’64, quadrant was enclosed (top and bottom) with handgrip actuated rotation release. Blade Dozer 42in 1964 BD-4264.pdf ’63 also last to have welded-on skid holders Edited February 8 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #105 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: Don't need help wet sanding ? Not really alot of parts on that little girl to do. Doing the ruff parts today. Keep next weekend open for sheet metal. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #106 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, squonk said: Park my truck 5 blocks away upwind and still have red paint on the clay bar when I detail it! My 98 Saturn is parked right out side the garage door. Maybe I should move it? Hate to get over spray on that classic machine/work beater/chick magnet. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,782 #107 Posted February 8 22 minutes ago, Achto said: My 98 Saturn is parked right out side the garage door. Maybe I should move it? Hate to get over spray on that classic machine/work beater/chick magnet. Had a friend who's brother's puppy ate the front end off of a Saturn. All plastic! Quote 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #108 Posted February 8 48 minutes ago, squonk said: Had a friend who's brother's puppy ate the front end off of a Saturn. All plastic! Yep! No rust!! At least not where you can see it. Bottom side of mine is not pretty, but it gets me where I wanna go. Cheap on gas too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,049 #109 Posted February 8 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: I gotta believe this plow is original to the tractor??? Depending on when the tractor sold or the plow bought.... That’s a ’64 or later plow (enclosed quadrant, handgrip rotation release) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,796 #110 Posted February 8 @Handy Don love that plow swing quadrant , a tuned up swing lever , unless you already have it , makes those swing with ease also like the blade slide disks , ever try a spring on those ? love experimenting with anything , the more you use it , the more detailing you can add . just out plowing last nights sub zero snow , powder dry snow , plowin fool , more seat time . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #111 Posted February 9 (edited) On 2/8/2026 at 7:57 AM, WHX?? said: Show 'Fish a pic of the exhaust fan Dan! It was an old POS furnace fan I rigged up in a window. Can't believe it still runs. High tech air exchange unit. Professionally installed by an HVAC expert. As you can see by the surrounding area, it has had a fair amount of paint fumes run through it. I remove it every now & then and clean the big chunks off with a blow gun. BTW - I know you are retired and all now @WHX??. I was just wondering if this thing is still under warranty? It quit on me once today, started back up after it sat for about 5 min. Edited February 9 by Achto 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,769 #112 Posted February 9 Looks like cheap curdeseum junk to me... did you get the warranty in writing? Not that the installer can read or write... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #113 Posted February 9 (edited) The sheet metal that I primed gray yesterday received a mist coat red oxide today. This will serve as a guide coat when I'm wet sanding. Sand all the red oxide off and you know you are finished. Out with the rims & primed sheet metal, in with all the rest of the parts that need to be painted red. First 2 coats of red oxide enamel primer. Then sit back for an hour and wait for the primer to flash off completely. ( Waiting is my least favorite part of painting ) Finally time to let the red fly. @wallfish Yesterdays gray floor is now red. Edited February 9 by Achto 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,769 #114 Posted February 9 (edited) Breathe deep the gathering red, watch lights fade from the work room's dread... Oh wait, wrong song... Looking good @Achto!!! Edited February 9 by SylvanLakeWH 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,057 #115 Posted February 9 8 hours ago, Handy Don said: Depending on when the tractor sold or the plow bought.... That’s a ’64 or later plow (enclosed quadrant, handgrip rotation release) Is the serial number 40819? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,643 #116 Posted February 9 25 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Is the serial number 40819? Best pic I have and since sold the tractor but sure looks like 40819. Just for the files Garry a 502. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,057 #117 Posted February 9 Best pic I have and since sold the tractor but sure looks like 40819. Looks like a 1964 serial number. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,488 #118 Posted February 9 11 hours ago, Achto said: ( Waiting is my least favorite part of painting ) Me too and a big reason why nothing gets painted here. LOL And especially so waiting on the Rustoleum spray cans, it seems to take FOREVER to harden. I'll always touch it too soon 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,643 #119 Posted February 9 (edited) 45 minutes ago, wallfish said: I'll always touch it too soon Finger prints put it in the custom category ... kinda like the Ponds signing a tractor ... Say Dan what are you using for paint ? The Van Sickle enamel? I do have two full cans of their acrylic enamel for touch ups if is helps. Musta bought it before they quit offering. I really like it. Dries wicked fast and somewhat hard. Edited February 9 by WHX?? 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,488 #120 Posted February 9 42 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Finger prints put it in the custom category The last full tractor I painted (2019) had plenty of those custom finger prints in the paint because of being so impatient to get those parts together. So it's custom in more ways than one! LOL Those pretty little parts hanging around is about the same thing as a "Don't Look In Here" sign! I'm just compelled to do the wrong thing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,782 #121 Posted February 9 16 hours ago, Achto said: High tech air exchange unit. Professionally installed by an HVAC expert. As you can see by the surrounding area, it has had a fair amount of paint fumes run through it. I remove it every now & then and clean the big chunks off with a plow gun. BTW - I know you are retired and all now @WHX??. I was just wondering if this thing is still under warranty? It quit on me once today, started back up after it sat for about 5 min. I would call a reputable local HVAC mechanic and have him pull that blower and clean it so you can save some energy. Don't let him rip you off! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #122 Posted February 9 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: Say Dan what are you using for paint ? The Van Sickle enamel? My last 3qts of their acrylic enamel. Pretty sad that they quit making it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,782 #123 Posted February 9 4 hours ago, wallfish said: Me too and a big reason why nothing gets painted here. LOL And especially so waiting on the Rustoleum spray cans, it seems to take FOREVER to harden. I'll always touch it too soon Spray clear over the wet red and you can handle it in an hour. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,255 #124 Posted February 9 2 minutes ago, squonk said: Spray clear over the wet red and you can handle it in an hour. But then how long does it take for the red to dry under the clear??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,782 #125 Posted February 9 22 minutes ago, Achto said: But then how long does it take for the red to dry under the clear??? I'm not entirely sure, But I paint everything this way with no issues. I think the key is spraying the clear when the red is wet. I believe the clear has more drying agents in it and it just mixes into the color. Paint something small this way on a worker and try it an see. I've painted wheels body panels and engines this way. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
