B-100 Restoration

[Martin 2,130]

bob,

i guess the more you do the quicker they get!!

looks really nice

just comparing the two, looks like you did a few little things different on this one.

[rmaynard 14,945]

How about a little game of "what's different?"

[Butch 194]

Looks real nice Bob. :WRS:

[buckrancher 2,678]

looks fantastic Bob

but I got mine done a couple of days sooner

Brian

[rmaynard 14,945]

looks fantastic Bob

Looks are deceiving. I had some problems with the paint. I used the remains of the paint that I painted last years tractor with, and I think it went bad over the winter. I stored it in an unheated garage and I think that caused a problem. If you are familiar with the term "solvent pop", that is what I think happened. The first coat goes on very smooth. Then after a 5 minute flash time, the second coat is to be applied. About 1 minute after the second coat went on, little pin-point spots developed. Looks like dust, but it is coming from under the paint. The activator is new, but the paint is a year old, and I think the two don't react properly. Last year's paint job was flawless, and I didn't do anything different this year other than get new activator.

After the show, I am going to work on it, but I don't have time now.

JimD calls his tractor a "20-footer". Looks good from 20 feet. In my opinion, that is what I have now. :)

[buckrancher 2,678]

well we live and learn my paint jobs are far from perfect

don't feel to bad

Brian

[Horse'n Around 22]

Don't beat yourself up Bob,Im pretty sure that its happened to all of us at one time or another. I know its happened to me It really does look great

John

[Martin 2,130]

How about a little game of "what's different?"

well this is what i noticed so far, installed parts on both tractors...

coil color

bolts painted vs zinc

battery cable to solenoid color

round something under the b-100 decal on the hoodstand is different (bear with me-not familiar with b-100s at all.)

the model# tag, battery hold down and fuel filter/line to fuel pump is not on the newer one yet, and the hub caps arent on the older one, but these dont really count for me as both tractors arent 'totally' finished.

im sure i missed other things, but the bolts is what started me looking.... :hide:

[dclarke 4,011]

Looks Great Bob, i don't know how you guys get so much done in such a short time.

[rmaynard 14,945]

How about a little game of "what's different?"

well this is what i noticed so far, installed parts on both tractors...

coil color

bolts painted vs zinc

battery cable to solenoid color

round something under the b-100 decal on the hoodstand is different (bear with me-not familiar with b-100s at all.)

the model# tag, battery hold down and fuel filter/line to fuel pump is not on the newer one yet, and the hub caps arent on the older one, but these dont really count for me as both tractors arent 'totally' finished.

im sure i missed other things, but the bolts is what started me looking....

I didn't think the picture was that sharp to be able to all that. Okay, you've got a sharp eye. It's not finished yet so some of the items are just not there yet but, here's the differences:

All visible hardware is stainless steel, not zinc or painted like the '77.

The coil is black.

The fuel pump is new. (plastic)

Positive battery cables are red.

Hub covers are missing on the '77.

Don't know about the "round" thing.

Other things:

Fuel filter, battery hold-down, and I.D. tag have no been installed yet.

If I get it finished today, I will put the '76 and '77 side-by-side and take a couple of pictures.

Good eyes Martin! :hide:

[Ken B 3,116]

No floor mats or black button on the armstrong release lever on the recent B. Oh, and little pin point spots in the paint on the recent B. Sorry Bob couldn't resist! :hide:

[VinsRJ 721]

No floor mats or black button on the armstrong release lever on the recent B.

Ya............. what Ken said...

Looks great Bob! :hide:

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

Do I see wheel studs & lug nuts?

[MikesRJ 552]

Do I see wheel studs & lug nuts?

Sure looks that way, doesn't it?

[rmaynard 14,945]

Do I see wheel studs & lug nuts?

You betcha. Since I'm selling the kits on eBay, I thought I should have them on my tractors. :hide:

[rmaynard 14,945]

PROGRESS!

Thought that I would let the new horse meet last years horse. Here are the "twins" grazing in the grass.

Still need to add footrest pads and rear reflectors, and I need to tweak a few adjustments, but overall, it's about 99% complete.

By the way, I got a shipment in the mail today from VinylGuy.

[chris11 184]

WOW Bob they look great cant wait to see them at the show...... :hide:

[Martin 2,130]

bob,

you have two very nice tractors there!

i really like the shape of those b-100s.....

excellent work. :hide:

[rmaynard 14,945]

YES IT WILL BE READY FOR THE SHOW.

IT'S DONE!

You can take back all of those now. :WRS:

[massey 111]

Another fine restoration .

[JimD 3,345]

Another fine job Bob, congrats on getting it done in time for the show. Wish I could be there to see it in person. :hide:

[rmaynard 14,945]

Another fine job Bob, congrats on getting it done in time for the show. Wish I could be there to see it in person.

Jim,

I'm taking the picture of you with the dual headphones on and you are going to ride along with me in the parade. :WRS:

[Horse'n Around 22]

I knew you'd get it done It looks terrific !

[JC 1965 1,528]

:WRS: Bob, congrats on both restorations, you do great work. Those two tractors look like they just came off the dealer showroom floor. Great job !! :hide:

[MikesRJ 552]

Nice work Bobert! Now don't scratch them before getting to South Mountain! ... :WRS: