T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #26 Posted January 9, 2008 I was finally able to looked at all the pictures in the link you provided, Eldon. I say, that's starting to look real nice. Good work. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #27 Posted January 9, 2008 Eldon at the rate yer going, it'll be too expensive fer me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #28 Posted January 9, 2008 Eldon are your cleaning all the bare metal parts & putting a coat of silver on them? Looking good. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #29 Posted January 9, 2008 Regarding paint pens. This is exactly what I did with my dash. I did not have a straight silver, only a purple/silver pen and did not want to buy a new one! It works for me, I am a "make it functional" kind a guy so this is fine. The silver ones are a matte silver rather than shiny, but still it works well. I used to work in AV and we marked all the equipment with these paint pens. They hold up well and are hard to remove, so I expect they would hold up well here too. And easy to touch up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #30 Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks Guys !! Karl, Even with all the new parts, and rebuilding the Sundstrand, it should still come in under $1500. All new bushings and springs in the hydro control and PTO control. At least one new hyd lift hose, etc. Also picked up a new PTO brake, spark plug, and points for it today, as well as all the freshly blasted metal. The garage is warming up now, so you know where I'll be tonight! BTW, do you think I should put ag's or turf tires on the back? 2 ply or 4 ply? Either way, it will have a new set of Carlisle's all the way around. Stephen, yep, re-painting all the parts. Eldon. PS. I even remembered to bring the camera along home today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #31 Posted January 9, 2008 Looking real nice, Eldon. I'm falling for these things and, in spite of my best efforts, you guys have got me hooked! Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #32 Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks Greg, and Welcome to the Dark Side ! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,640 #33 Posted January 10, 2008 That's an awfully nice looking parts tractor Eldon... I look forward to seeing the rest of it! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #34 Posted January 11, 2008 Put the hydro control and belt/parking brake controls back on it, with new idler pulley, bushings and springs. Repainted the handles to "Light Gray" instead of the silver that I originally used. The hydro lift is re-installed now. The hood and fenderpan are in primer. Attached Image (Click thumbnail to expand) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,640 #35 Posted January 12, 2008 Looking good Eldon. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #36 Posted January 12, 2008 Eldon, It's coming along very nicely. I applaud your efforts here. It's going to be the best looking "parts tractor" that I know of. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
