kudzu3 323 #1 Posted November 21, 2013 I'm at the stage in my project that I have to consider colors. Looking at the WH's, so much red just seems to overwhelm , and to me, just kinda takes away from the "niceness" of the machine. I have the engine painted black to break up the red a little and am considering a black frame, trans, maybe the grill, and underneath the seat pan and hood, and maybe everything else under the hood. My question; If I do this, will I be committing some kind of sin amongst the wheel horse crowd and be shunned, or will I still be accepted ? Any body else ever do something like this, maybe some pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #2 Posted November 21, 2013 It's your tractor, paint it how you like. There are no wheel horse police. Be sure to post pics of your progress and have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #3 Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) To each his own, it is your machine do with it what you will. There are many custom painted machines out there and many look very good, I only have one machine that I would consider a full nut and bolt restore and even it has a few changes here and there in reguards to paint. Mostly parts that should be plated and not painted. As long as you don't paint it Green and Yellow (or Maze and Blue) you'll get no guff from me. Oh and even Wheel Horse went red and black for awhile in the 80's with the black hoods. The early RJ's were red and black as well Edited November 21, 2013 by SousaKerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #4 Posted November 21, 2013 Customs are COOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #5 Posted November 21, 2013 There are a couple of cool looking Wheelhorses we see on the forum. One has a white hood with red body and the other one that comes to mind is a black and silver combo that looks pretty sharp. Good luck, Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #6 Posted November 21, 2013 I think all that red was meant to overwhelm... the competition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #7 Posted November 22, 2013 There is a guy here on Redsquare from the New England area who did the black frame deal on his 300 series Horse. I can't think of his name at the moment but his tractor looks pretty awesome I must say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #8 Posted November 22, 2013 I think there are a few pink ones out there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51Chevy 66 #9 Posted November 26, 2013 I agree make it your own I made one of mine my own and I like it for what it is if other people don't like it I don't care because I do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #10 Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) That is a really cool rat horse.. Edited November 27, 2013 by speedyleedy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 783 #11 Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) It only came from the factory with its original coat once. What you do with your tractor is entirely up to you. And quite frankly, the red and black color combination you are considering would really look nice. Go for it... and post pics please when you git er done. Edited November 27, 2013 by wildfirepony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #12 Posted November 27, 2013 You can also break up the RED with some pin stripping...my Dad did all his horses and attachments. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #13 Posted November 27, 2013 I've always been a fan of this look done by a member way back in 2008... yeah... kind of a Massey Ferguson look... but I thought it toned down the red perfectly. His offset color was Rustoleum Hammertone Brown Member was "Smiley" Saguaro... hasn't been around for many years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #14 Posted November 27, 2013 I prefer stainless and red myself 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #15 Posted November 27, 2013 Buckrancher's stainless is to die for...that is the TOP SHELF!!! I do not know how you would top that...maybe gold leaf and Candy Apple Red...would love to see that next to each other. Brian's stainless and WH Red is the excellent combination of 2 colors that raises the bar. The fact that he added a deck to that horse, this last year, made it a match made in Heaven...Absolutely Outstanding!!! In my opinion...it is "Best of Show" no matter where he shows it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #16 Posted November 27, 2013 aww Steve your making me blush thanks Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #17 Posted December 6, 2013 As my restoration moves slowly forward, I'm discovering many things that need consideration, so what better place to get opinions and ideas than right here. My escutcheon plate is beyond repair and something is going to have to fill up that hole. I'm not crazy about the idea of replacing it with original stuff, so I would like to know what some of you have done. Any ideas (pictures) on what would look good here? My tractor will have black accents, so I'm leaning toward something black or stainless or aluminum. Ideas, suggestions, criticisms ? All welcome. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #18 Posted December 6, 2013 I've seen aluminum diamond plate, buffed to a high luster, used before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
