rmaynard 14,909 #26 Posted June 16, 2010 Get a hammer and dolly and start tappin' on the metal till the thing is straight. That metal is tough and will straighten pretty easy. A little body filler will do the rest. My fender pan was pretty dented from the underside from rocks and snow chains. I tapped out almost all of the dents and used a minimal amount of filler. I am no body man, but it wasn't all that hard to do. Question is, are you going to have it ready for the show next Friday? Everything looks good so far. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #27 Posted June 16, 2010 I think I'm ok with getting the dents out, just a little unsure about pulling the right side back out. I was thinking about bolting it down to something solid so I can use a little leverage to pull it back up, then go at it with the hammer and dolly...hope I don't make it worse.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmuone 15 #28 Posted June 16, 2010 He bent the metal and did not break the lens or light? He is a gentle ruffian an't he! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #29 Posted June 16, 2010 Get a hammer and dolly and start tappin' on the metal till the thing is straight. That metal is tough and will straighten pretty easy. A little body filler will do the rest. My fender pan was pretty dented from the underside from rocks and snow chains. I tapped out almost all of the dents and used a minimal amount of filler. I am no body man, but it wasn't all that hard to do. Question is, are you going to have it ready for the show next Friday? Everything looks good so far. Bob I could load it all up in boxes!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #30 Posted June 16, 2010 The 2 areas where the arrows are factory places that are not perfect from stamping fender pan,the other area can be pushed back out by turning fender upside down,holding steady and pushing out or down with your foot to get most if not all,a little at a time!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #31 Posted June 18, 2010 Well, I am probably making a much bigger deal out of this than it really is, but here goes....At first I had no doubt that I would use the TSC Resto primer and paint. The color is not perfect but still just fine with me. (solved) I painted a few small items with a spray bomb and noticed it was very soft, so...not really a problem because I intend to use the spray gun with hardner. Only problem is I haven't seen the finished product, is it really that much harder? (still to be decided) I have read some of the post here and other places and thought maybe acrylic enamel was the way to go for durability, and better finish. I understand the TSC is an alkyd enamel that will fade and chalk after some time. Then I confused myself even further by listening to a "pro"...now we have acrylic urathane and expoxy primer in the mix. Then I read that most of it is toxic and will kill you. So...after all that...can anybody tell me if the TSC Resto Series is in fact reasonably durable and safe to use or should I go for the acrylic enamel (urathane is out) AND can it be applies over the TSC primer? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #32 Posted June 18, 2010 Then I read that most of it is toxic and will kill you. Possibly, but that's why we are letting Bob experiment with it first. We will keep a close eye on him for the next 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #33 Posted March 1, 2017 Well, after almost 7 years I am finally able to get back to this project! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #34 Posted March 1, 2017 Better late than never! Welcome Back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,024 #35 Posted March 1, 2017 Holy cow! I didn't notice the dates from the previous posts. Back to the grind! I used Rustoleum Regal Red and hardener, cut with acetone and it came out nice. Just to see how it would wear, I painted my mailbox last June or July. It still looks brand new. The before and after. Keep up the good work! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #36 Posted March 2, 2017 My son now works for a shop that does blasting and powder coating and I'm thinking about having all parts except the engine done. Does anyone have experience with powder coat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #37 Posted March 2, 2017 If you do a search on here for "powder coat", there have been several whole tractors done in powder. @Martin is the resident expert as far as I am aware. I think the consensus is that if the prep is done thorough and very well then it is very durable and will last a long time. There is not usually as much shine or gloss to it and the surface may not be as smooth, some people like it others don't. Personally, I have my wheel powder coated and then if I do any tractors ever it will probably be in epoxy with hardener, but I dont have access to cheap powder coating either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #38 Posted March 2, 2017 BTW, since this is a restoration project, I moved it to the Restoration, etc., forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #39 Posted March 2, 2017 3 hours ago, T-Mo said: BTW, since this is a restoration project, I moved it to the Restoration, etc., forum. Sounds good, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaySide1 138 #40 Posted March 2, 2017 6 hours ago, bmsgaffer said: If you do a search on here for "powder coat", there have been several whole tractors done in powder. @Martin is the resident expert as far as I am aware. I think the consensus is that if the prep is done thorough and very well then it is very durable and will last a long time. There is not usually as much shine or gloss to it and the surface may not be as smooth, some people like it others don't. Personally, I have my wheel powder coated and then if I do any tractors ever it will probably be in epoxy with hardener, but I dont have access to cheap powder coating either... My 1991 520H has had the sheet Metal Powder Coated. Pic Below 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 7 #41 Posted Tuesday at 07:18 PM (edited) Well, after another lengthy absence I am back at it again! I did end up sending almost all of the parts to the powder coating guy, should have them back this week. The Hydro Trans was split apart, and it looks great inside, I'll put a new gasket on and get it painted sometime this week too, so hopefully in a week or so I'll have a rolling chassis. Edited Tuesday at 07:21 PM by mflowers 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites