refracman 166 #1 Posted August 29, 2008 Got this little bugger bout a month ago and since I'm in serious need of paintin practice. I thought what better to practice on than a tractor that I can sell and not miss. Well as things go got a little attached to this now cute bugger. MIght just keep her. Being a stickler went ahead and replaced a Bunch of stuff, now I dont think I could brake even but I think I got this paintin thing "sorta " figured out. Got everything to finish it up exept a seat, but i might put a logoed seat on it, dunno as of yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustbucket 4 #2 Posted August 29, 2008 thats one pretty lookin machine ya got steve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #3 Posted August 29, 2008 That looks GREAT ..... Dont sell it .... But now all you need is decals and a seat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #4 Posted August 29, 2008 Lookin' REAL good, Steve! Duff :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #5 Posted August 29, 2008 Steve, It looks like you're a quick learner. That tractor looks great. Good job, no, an excellent job. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #6 Posted August 29, 2008 Terry, I couldnt have said it any better myself.... And that should definitely go to the shows :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #7 Posted August 29, 2008 :banghead: Nice job, what paint did you use?? how far apart did you take it? Looks like it was in good shape to start, that is always a plus, much less prep work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,686 #8 Posted August 29, 2008 Beautiful work Steve! Keep those pics coming! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 166 #9 Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks Guys, Tractorkid Allready have the decals Kelly Its IH Valspar from Tractor supply. A freind stopped by and give me acouple of pointers. One is paint it, wait a couple of days wet sand with 600 or so and paint it again. He said it makes the POP, and he wasn't kiddin. but I only did that to the hood and fender pan. I took it down to just the dash support was left, front axel and the trans, I am also redoing the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,449 #10 Posted September 1, 2008 Real nice job Steve ! Allways nice to see one brought back. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #11 Posted September 1, 2008 That looks REALLY nice! NICE JOB! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #12 Posted September 1, 2008 :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #13 Posted September 1, 2008 Wow!!! Nice job!!! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #14 Posted September 1, 2008 NOT TOO BAD for a rookie!!! Hah (I knew I should have stopped by when we were out to Carls. Darn it!!!) Looks Good but don't tell anybody that I said that See ya Burly :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 166 #15 Posted September 2, 2008 And a rookie I am! Decided to put a logo seat on it because theres a little festival next weekend and a few of us around here are taking some tractors. I'll be takeing the C195,C160 and the C81. So they all got the wash and wax treatment. Anyway I got it done, here be the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod(NASNUT) 1 #16 Posted September 2, 2008 They all look good :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHARGER9AUTO 3 #17 Posted September 2, 2008 And a rookie I am! Decided to put a logo seat on it because theres a little festival next weekend and a few of us around here are taking some tractors. I'll be takeing the C195,C160 and the C81. So they all got the wash and wax treatment. Anyway I got it done, here be the finished product. :horseplay: Steve, I never have my tractors professional painted like your '78 - '79 C-81 . Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Circus Man 0 #18 Posted September 2, 2008 Maaaannn! the last time i seen anything that shinny it had mirriors under it. Nice horse Steve :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #19 Posted September 2, 2008 that tractor looks great,Steve.looks like a keeper to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,686 #20 Posted September 2, 2008 Looks like you have too much time there Steve.... Maybe I should send you a couple of mine! Beautiful machine! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
