smoreau 658 #1 Posted January 2, 2011 :D hello, some pics of my 875 I would never gotten this far with out red square :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #2 Posted January 2, 2011 The paint looks great, the decals look great, the attention to detail is great. All in all, I'd have to say, Great Job! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranders 0 #3 Posted January 2, 2011 Looks great. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #4 Posted January 2, 2011 just found out fri from kelly that the sundstrand pump should be red also. if this is the cace I do have to repaint the frame and axles this spring to match the tins. I started out with oil base radel cans. but the tins I had A friend do with valspar and I like that much better. what do you guys think about spraying valspar overtop of oil base? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.5racer 15 #5 Posted January 2, 2011 I think the drying time between the two would be ok , But you are going to have to sand to stick realy well or it might peel ... jmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #6 Posted January 2, 2011 nice job :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #7 Posted January 2, 2011 I think the drying time between the two would be ok , But you are going to have to sand to stick realy well or it might peel ... jmo oil base was put on in aug of last year and I'm going to wait tell spring to redo it. working on the k181 at this time and plan on finishing this project before the july 4th. this was my grand fathers tractor he got new in 65 and my father got it in 84. my father isn't doing very well and I want pics of him tooling around the yard on his late fathers tractor. I have the greatest memories of plowing snow when I was a kid on this and want this to last long after me in our family :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,234 #8 Posted January 2, 2011 No better reason for restoring a tractor, you've done well so far. Keep up the good work. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #9 Posted January 2, 2011 The paint looks great, the decals look great, the attention to detail is great. All in all, I'd have to say, Great Job! My words exactly... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,108 #10 Posted January 2, 2011 Your 875 looks awesome. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #11 Posted January 2, 2011 looking good can't wait to see finished! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #12 Posted January 2, 2011 I did have a unexpected surprize when I had the frame all cleaned up. the rear axle mount had been rewelded back on 1" forward of the mount. Grandpa, I don't remember any stories of you braking the tractor in two! I asked my father and he dosn't remeber it eather. any wa I cleaned up the welds and filled in the pits with more weld. ground it down so you would never know still looking for A original seat. getting a old black and white one that rough for paterns next week :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #13 Posted January 2, 2011 Glad you got the picture thing worked out, it looks good, and was nice talking to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,065 #14 Posted January 2, 2011 :D Smoreau I just would like to say A Very Nice Job so far I do not mean to be A Judge I just thought I may give some Ideas with color here is a couple Picks. I would look at the seat pan maybe change that. so it does not blend in with the rest of the red. Good luck on your project and most of all HAVE FUN Gary B......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Retired Wrencher 6,065 #16 Posted January 2, 2011 I hope these pictures help you in your Decision on paint color This is fun hobby and I just think Colors help with it. T/Care Gary B..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 605 #17 Posted January 2, 2011 I think it look great painted the way it is. If you like ,keep that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 119 #18 Posted January 2, 2011 Looks good, nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #19 Posted January 2, 2011 Certainly could have fooled me, being your first restore. That looks really nice from here! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 76 #20 Posted January 2, 2011 Very nice work,looks great!!!! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #21 Posted January 3, 2011 :ychain: I am very happy with it and can't wait tell it warms up to finish it. but on the other hand I do love plowing snow with my 417A. So it can snow a little more for now. You got to love MI, all 4 seasons have work for a :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyhawkTL 19 #22 Posted January 3, 2011 First Time? Sweet Nice job - you should feel real good about how it turned out. And considering the other posts; you can see we like it. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #23 Posted January 3, 2011 i would be proud if i were u :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #24 Posted January 24, 2011 :banghead: all the coments are great. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arndts small engine repair 0 #25 Posted January 24, 2011 Hi yes very nice job ! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
