Kelly 1,033 #1 Posted March 30, 2008 I'm fixing a hood for Tickster for his 1045, so I thought I would post a few pic's as I went, it was a little ruff but fixable, they all are, with some time and a little know how (been a body man for over 20years), This was coming apart at the seams and the grill was pushed in, the top was beat up pretty good must have been used for a work bench over the years, new they were not straight they were garden tractors, not caddys, but when done this one should be nice, maybe not perfect but nice. the front grille pushed back about 3/4" separated parts and straighted grille bars better look at grille after sand blasting welded back together with zink primer in between, big holes in sides welded shut and metal finishing almost done light spots are still alittle low but will get filler (yes this could be completely metal finished with no filler with hours more time but again it's no caddy or 32 coupe the filler will be thin just to smooth the sufface) I will post some more in a few days as I go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #2 Posted March 30, 2008 Thats pretty nice, Kelly. I love seeing a master at work... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #3 Posted March 30, 2008 I'm speechless Kelly! I will pay you for your efforts & still hope I can return the favor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #4 Posted March 30, 2008 lookin good . now i know why stephen was needin that hood of mine . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #5 Posted March 30, 2008 Nice work Kelly, its good to see a metal master at work Oh when ya done, can you pop over and sort the hood on my 312? :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #6 Posted March 30, 2008 Nice job Kelly ! Taking it apart was the right way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #7 Posted March 30, 2008 Ian You pay for the ticket and put me up with a bed and food I'm there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,170 #8 Posted March 30, 2008 Great job on the hood Kelly ! So Stephen, are you gonna have a sweet hood and nasty beat up ol' fenders ? Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #9 Posted March 30, 2008 That's nice, Kelly. Properly repaired, but not "over restored". Again, nice work. Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldandred 15 #10 Posted March 30, 2008 Great job Im glad to see it done right now it will last another 40 years :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #11 Posted March 30, 2008 Kelly, A quick question. The seam, was it rusted all the way across enough to pull the two peices apart or did you have to drill out the spot welds? On the old round hoods there many spot welds at this seam and imposible to get apart with out excess damage. As for the grille section on a round hood I was able to get Tim LePree (a CNC machinst in western MI) to make a me a dolly which could be mounted in a shop vise and the hood placed over the dolly (like cobbling a shoe) to straighten out bent grille bars. The dolly was cut to fit right in behind in the grille bar chanels. Bill in Richmond, Va. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TR_DIGGER 3 #12 Posted March 30, 2008 I may have a small job for you too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #13 Posted March 30, 2008 So Stephen, are you gonna have a sweet hood and nasty beat up ol' fenders Actually Mike the rest of the tractors about done. The tin other than the hood was very straight other than some pitting "beauty marks" The story on this tractor was the PO put a K301 in it with the tall oil pan. He added a block between the hood & hinge..then slamed it a few times & called it done I think? That hood was dinged up & looked pretty ugly. The one Kelly is restoreing is another I had laying around that looked to be an easier fix?...but to be honest Kelly's makeing it look easy. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #14 Posted March 30, 2008 Bring me the tractor and $75, I'll paint the whole thing Stephen, I know it just needs afew parts pulled and scuffed and a shiny coat of red, then you can put new decals on and be ready for the big show :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #15 Posted March 31, 2008 Oh and bill it wasn't coming apart because of rust, just bad spot welds, when new it had about 12-14 welds, I used a die grinder to grind one side of the weld and a thin scraper to pop them apart, I used a square punch to work the grille, it fit in the bars pretty good, and a hammer and dolly to work the top flat again then a BIG body file to work the small stuff, I could have beat it out and filled it with mud, but that's not how I do things, probably why I don't have a finished tractor yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610 #16 Posted March 31, 2008 Very nice job so far, Kelly. I can't wait to see pictures of the finished part. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #17 Posted March 31, 2008 Nice job! My next door neighbor is a body man, like you. He'd rather take his time, pull things apart and repair them correctly. Always nice to see correct repairs Looking forward to seeing the it painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetesPonies 0 #18 Posted April 2, 2008 I too like to use a body file when doing body work. Its a lost art , not many doing it, but you do need metal with significant gauge. Do you use a bulls eye pick as well?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #19 Posted April 16, 2008 I know it's been a couple of weeks but I've been busy but here is where we are today, in epoxy primer (for bare metal) needs one coat of primer surfacer to fill in sand scratches, and a light blocking and will be ready for paint, I hope to get it painted this weekend, but my parents are coming up from TX thrusday so we will see how it goes And Greg I hate to say it, but it probably is over restored, maybe not perfect but very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,652 #20 Posted April 16, 2008 And Greg I hate to say it, but it probably is over restored, maybe not perfect but very nice. Kelly, I've got about 5 hoods I need to send your way. Feel free to "over-restore" them... Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bambooheels 0 #21 Posted April 16, 2008 love to see excellent work like that, specially when put to a good cause in restoring the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #22 Posted April 16, 2008 :D Um Kelly I'm speechless. I owe you a big dept of gratitude. I have to say...I've been in this hobby now serious something like 8 to 9 years. Since being on this site I have met some of the most generous honest & trusting people...no matter if it's ideas, parts or even tractors. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #23 Posted April 16, 2008 Kelly, That is..... AWESOME !!! Nice Job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #24 Posted April 16, 2008 Had a short day at work and did lots of yard work, nice day almost 70 , anyway I scuffed the hoods base primer, and shot a coat of surfacer primer on it, yes I know dosen't look much diff. but if you look at the deck behind it you can see the color change, kinda,( yes it's a CC 54" deck for my brother) anyway I'll let it set a few days and block it and be ready for paint Almost ready for you Stephen, You bringing the tractor??? just kiddin' Now if I could only do this for myself I have a barn full of tractors and one half done for almost two years My hood has been in primer that long most of the rest of it is painted!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,652 #25 Posted April 17, 2008 The hood looks incredible Kelly, but the John Deere pedal tractor has gotta go . You need to find one of these: Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
