stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #1 Posted November 28, 2016 I saw this tractor for sale in June at the big show. I purchased it today from another RS member (thanks Bill). The tractor looks to have an old repaint or at least touch up. I felt that I would be able to get it looking pretty good and I really like the patina. So here is the process. 1- De grease and pressure wash 2- Wet sand all the flat tins using 320 grit wet sandpaper 3- Buff using heavy cutting compound and machine at slow speed so I do not burn through paint since it is pretty old and thin 4- Wipe all compound off with clean microfiber cloth 5- Wax and polish * If you still see sandpaper scratches then you need to re wet sand with higher (finer sandpaper like 400 and repeat process) I have a set of 520 ags 10.50 all mounted and painted antique white. I will put those on and also clean up the front rims and replace front tires with tri ribs I have. This should look pretty stout when done. My boy (Brennan bo) wants to try and pull in the spring so this may be the machine to do it. He will be in the under 10hp stock class. Dad may even give it a try too.... 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #2 Posted November 28, 2016 Looking good !!! . I like !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #3 Posted November 28, 2016 Nice shine with the patina 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedHorse54 578 #4 Posted November 28, 2016 That looks GREAT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,737 #5 Posted November 28, 2016 That came out nice! Can't wait to see it with the new tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #6 Posted November 28, 2016 That does look Nice , Steve. Going to plow some snow with it someday? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,563 #7 Posted November 28, 2016 Hmm...might have to try a bit of your methods on my Commando 8. I think I have more patina or surface rust tho. Mike.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #8 Posted November 28, 2016 Wet sanding will take care of that surface rust.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,510 #9 Posted November 28, 2016 That turned out great...it's going to be looking with your tire combo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #10 Posted November 28, 2016 That thing does look clean Steve, very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #11 Posted November 28, 2016 Looks like another nice score. I love the short frames... Looks like you might have a front tire that is kicked out a little? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #12 Posted November 28, 2016 Looks great Steve! No more Caesar salads! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,932 #13 Posted November 28, 2016 The mid 60s tractors are nice little machines and perfect for plowing snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #14 Posted November 28, 2016 That looks real good. I'm gonna have to give that a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #15 Posted December 2, 2016 I decided to take the plow off and put the 520 rear rims with ags on the tractor. Huge difference. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted December 3, 2016 Just look at the shine on that old tractor! I would NOT have believed it! And to look at the rear now! Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #17 Posted December 3, 2016 Shined up real nice Steve, and love the looks of those ags on the back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #18 Posted December 3, 2016 I found a nice original and correct seat from A to Z here in the vendor section. They are shipping that so it will go right on as soon as I get it. The other thing in the works is to repaint the front rims and swap out the old tires for a new set of tri ribs. The tranny shifts nice and smooth but the seals seem tired and leaking a bit. I have a rebuilt 4 speed that is ready to drop in should the leaking becomes an issue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #19 Posted December 3, 2016 Looks great with those AGs on the back, what a differance. Nice job on it. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #20 Posted December 3, 2016 Looking good Steve. Shined up nice. I do miss mine that I bought from Jeff years ago but at my age it is time to stat letting go to some. Enjoy it good tractor. 8 hours ago, stevebo said: I found a nice original and correct seat from A to Z here in the vendor section. They are shipping that so it will go right on as soon as I get it. The other thing in the works is to repaint the front rims and swap out the old tires for a new set of tri ribs. The tranny shifts nice and smooth but the seals seem tired and leaking a bit. I have a rebuilt 4 speed that is ready to drop in should the leaking becomes an issue. Steve [ The tranny shifts nice and smooth but the seals seem tired and leaking a bit.] try using Lucas tranny stop leak I found it stops leaks and make it shift nice and smooth. It beats heating up the hubs and banging on them or possible busting the hubs. I usually put in about 20/30% of this when changing out the fluids. just my. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #21 Posted February 18, 2017 Just a quick update. This motor runs good but smoked more than I liked so I found a nice rebuilt 8 from an 854 from a member here. I tried to surprise my boy on his 10th birthday by doing the engine swap. I got er done. Video link below https://youtu.be/xWcFKjqB1b8 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 817 #22 Posted February 21, 2017 That 857 looks great. And that 50ish Chevy in the background looks mighty good also and it's even in the right color palette!!! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #23 Posted February 21, 2017 I sure like those tires, Steve.....Might do that with my 857 someday... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,932 #24 Posted February 21, 2017 What's up with this engine? I'm looking for a S/G 8hp to swap Bike engines 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #25 Posted February 21, 2017 John- That is a 6hp. It has spark but we could not get it to fire. I am going to swap the starter generator over as the one on it is no good. If I can get it to run I think it has a home on the boy's hot rod. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites