Chris G 3,274 #26 Posted December 18, 2018 @rjg854 I just used some steel wool and then a good wipe down and then a little cleaner / polish to give them a good shine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #27 Posted December 18, 2018 Finished the belt guard, hood and headlights today. I didn't take before pics of the hood, cause I already sanded a spot. But that can be seen in first pics posted. But here are some pics for everyone. I'm liking the way it came out. Next I got to pull engine and do some welding on the frame were the previous owner drilled holes to mount engine And got to weld a cracked off tab on the hoodstand. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #28 Posted December 18, 2018 Nice job on those pieces Chris. I scanned back only enough to see that that is a 12-horse Kohler but I don't know if you mentioned it already. Any idea why the PO drilled the frame? Not a Wheelhorse block or something? Just curious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #29 Posted December 18, 2018 Well when they switched the old 10hp out for the 12. They must have not realized there was mounting holes on the bottom of the oil pan. But the 12hp did come from another horse. So they drilled 4 holes on a angle so they could use the 4 mounting tabs on the oil pan. They put the bolts in from the bottom of frame and then bent them straight so the engine would sit on them. Crazy idea to me, but I'll get it squared away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #30 Posted December 18, 2018 Wow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #31 Posted December 18, 2018 Gotta love those bug-eyes!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #32 Posted December 18, 2018 Chris G: You are rockin' that hood, buddy. My, my, my. Hmmmmmm. Looking Good. Really good. Just one thing missing.......you need more cow bell...! Cheers! Dave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #33 Posted December 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mows4three said: You are rockin' that hood, buddy. My, my, my. Hmmmmmm. Looking Good. Really good. Thanks, I'm actually really loving the patina on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #34 Posted December 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Chris G said: Thanks, I'm actually really loving the patina on this one. Yeah. I'm an old guy, myself. I exude patina. Cheers! Dave 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #35 Posted December 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Mows4three said: ....exude patina. Hehehehe 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #36 Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) Chris. That looking really good . What clear spray paint are you using Edited December 20, 2018 by oliver2-44 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #37 Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) @oliver2-44 I just use regular rustoleum gloss clear. Edited December 19, 2018 by Chris G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #38 Posted December 22, 2018 Did some more wet sanding and tearing down today. Also finished up the dash plate. I painted it the same antique white I am using on other parts. Topped it off with a decal kit from the vinylguy! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #39 Posted December 22, 2018 53 minutes ago, Chris G said: Did some more wet sanding and tearing down today. Also finished up the dash plate. I painted it the same antique white I am using on other parts. Topped it off with a decal kit from the vinylguy! Chris I don't think you're going to like that one. Why don't you send it out to me and I'll use it on something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshn569 273 #40 Posted December 22, 2018 Looking good! 👍 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #41 Posted December 23, 2018 On 12/21/2018 at 6:58 PM, Chris G said: Did some more wet sanding and tearing down today. Also finished up the dash plate. I painted it the same antique white I am using on other parts. Topped it off with a decal kit from the vinylguy! That green background sure is hard on the eyes..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
