rmaynard 14,909 #26 Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) A little update on what I have been up to with this 416-H. This project and the threads about it, have gone off on many tangents. From distressed metal, to oil leaks, to motion control issues, and much more. But I think I am coming down the home stretch. Oil leaks seem to have been resolved, motion control issues were mainly wear, and all the cracked, distressed metal has either been replaced or welded. I am in the process of painting a few things now that the weather is a little more cooperative. As I said earlier, this is not one of my full blown restorations, as I plan to use this one, not just ride it around at shows. While my wife was at work today, I fired up the oven in the kitchen to 170 degrees and threw a few painted pieces in for an hour. That sure reduces the cure time on paint, and tends to give it a little more gloss. It's a shame I can't get the fender pan and hood in. Oh, before you ask, I know that I am always touting the many benefits of acrylics, but because this is a worker, I am painting it with Case-IH Iron Gard alkyd paint, IH Red 2150. This is the closest thing I have found to the old Valspar Restoration Series, and you can't beat the price of under $18.00 per quart. Edited April 21, 2015 by rmaynard 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #27 Posted April 21, 2015 Lots of little teaser pics with all these tangent threads. I cant wait to see it back together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #28 Posted April 21, 2015 Shouldn't be long Brandon. All the mechanical stuff is done, and the only two pieces that haven't been painted are the hood and fender pan, although they are both primed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #29 Posted April 26, 2015 A little sunshine today, so I brought the 416-H out to see how the new paint looks in the sunlight. Here she is with her repaired dash and hoodstand components, new seat, freshly painted footrests, belt guard and side panel. Just waiting for the hood and fender pan to be painted. I've got a set of Terry's "anniversary" decals ready to go on. I'm going on vacation, so I might not have it finished until just before the Little Guy's Show. But despite the horrible weather we've had, and other factors that have slowed me down this winter, I've made some progress. I swore I was going to take this winter off and not redo a tractor, but you know what they say, this addiction is powerful. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #30 Posted April 26, 2015 Thats looking really good Bob. I would be proud to own that one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #31 Posted April 26, 2015 so would I..... looks really nice Bob. you've done a good job with 'disguising' the repairs and keeping it mostly original looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #32 Posted June 23, 2015 So here I am, two days out from leaving for the big show, and at 6:30 this morning, I'm in the garage painting the black on the front of my hood. Well as of this weekend, I had serious doubts that this 416-H "refresh" would be wrapped up in time. But, I have persevered, and here is where I am 7 hours after putting the last paint on. and 5 month, 23 days after starting the project.I think she's coming to the show. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #33 Posted June 23, 2015 good job Bob looking forward to seeing her in personBrian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #34 Posted June 23, 2015 That looks GREAT, Bob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #35 Posted June 23, 2015 I am VERY glad you got that 416, it looks better than new!How do you like that seat? I am just about to put an order in for one and wanted to see if you've gotten any good time on it yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #36 Posted June 23, 2015 You did a great job on that tractor Bob. Just like you always do. It sure looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #37 Posted June 23, 2015 I am VERY glad you got that 416, it looks better than new!How do you like that seat? I am just about to put an order in for one and wanted to see if you've gotten any good time on it yet? The seat is great. It's the KM123 MID back, and if I did it all again, I would get the KM125 HIGH back. With my current back problems, the more support the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,965 #38 Posted June 23, 2015 How do you like that seat? I am just about to put an order in for one and wanted to see if you've gotten any good time on it yet? We can all sit on it and try it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #39 Posted June 23, 2015 Like I tell the grandsons, you can sit on it, but you've got to give me that cookie bar in your hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #40 Posted June 23, 2015 Looks really good, Bob. Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #41 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Oh, before you ask, I know that I am always touting the many benefits of acrylics, but because this is a worker, I am painting it with Case-IH Iron Gard alkyd paint, IH Red 2150. This is the closest thing I have found to the old Valspar Restoration Series, and you can't beat the price of under $18.00 per quart. And having made that statement on April 20, I have to tell you that I ended up painting the hood and fender pan with acrylic urethane. Too many problems with alkyd paint taking way too long to cure. Since the hood and fender did not get repainted until Monday, I would not have had time for the paint to dry, much less cure soon enough to put decals on and make it to the big show. Edited June 23, 2015 by rmaynard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 845 #42 Posted June 23, 2015 Bob,You can detour over here and drop it off at my place. I will be glad to let you have one of mine to take to the show then to your place and turn it into one like it. I will even keep it in the wheel horse barn to protect it from the weather.Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #43 Posted June 23, 2015 How much money do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 845 #44 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) MONEY? Oh, you mean that green stuff. I thought you would do that just for the fun of it. See, I know you are addicted to good work.Marvin Edited June 23, 2015 by Marv entered too soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #45 Posted June 23, 2015 Addictions are expensive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #46 Posted June 23, 2015 Bob, really a nice clean job on it. A+ from me, looks real sweet.Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
