1984 Work Horse GT-1600 REFRESH

[ebinmaine 63,333]

Hard to tell. 

Mebbe others can offer info here...

Perhaps a heat gun would help ease the removal enough to keep the paint whole?

 

 

 

@953 nut @Achto @WHX?? 

[SylvanLakeWH 24,231]

Your call. But I’d be inclined to leave it if it were mine. Interestingly, the bottom of the sticker looks straight…? Is the hood tweaked? Maybe optical illusion.

 

Perhaps @Vinylguy can comment on the paint damage potential and best way to do it if you decide. I’ve only removed them off stuff I was going to paint so didn’t care if paint damaged. Used blow dryer to soften decals…

 

[Achto 26,611]

A hair dryer will help remove the decal if you wish. It should take the decal about 48hrs to really set up. Or a day in the sunlight. The sooner you make your decision the less likely to do paint damage. if your paint was well cured before the decal went on (2 to 3 weeks old) the likely hood of paint damage decreases as well.

 

Like @SylvanLakeWH said, it looks strait on the bottom, maybe just a hair off on top. Your call.

 

BTW, this tractor is looking awesome. 

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Your call. But I’d be inclined to leave it if it were mine

That’s the way I’m leaning…

 

”There once was a crooked man, who”…

Edited April 8, 2022 by Horse Newbie

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

10 hours ago, Handy Don said:

You sure can be proud of your work on that there "hoss".

I am proud of it, but not “prideful “, if that makes sense…

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

13 hours ago, Handy Don said:

You sure can be proud of your work on that there "hoss".

I am proud of it, but not “prideful “, if that makes sense…

 

I have done things in the past… looked at it with criticism, tried to make it better, and end up making a mess out of it…

Should have left well enough alone…

Edited April 8, 2022 by Horse Newbie

[rjg854 10,766]

Maybe the case this time, too.  Looks very nice the way it is.  Most likely noticeable to you, more than any one else.  As long as your happy with it is all that matters.

[Lee1977 6,259]

9 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

I need 2 rubber hood latches…

part # 106825.

 

Doesn’t have to be new… just in good condition.

 

I placed an ad in the classifieds under

”Wanted”…

There are new ones for sale I don't remember where. I have seen some one post them the place had three different lengths.

[WHX?? 46,933]

Fleabay on those latches Newbie....... search on "rubber latch" 

[Handy Don 10,658]

I think of "proud of it" as being work I'm happy to have my name on--that I gave it good effort and attention and didn't withhold anything important (not that it always turns out well!) 

[Bill D 1,623]

16 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

I need 2 rubber hood latches…

part # 106825.

 

Doesn’t have to be new… just in good condition.

 

I placed an ad in the classifieds under

”Wanted”…

There was a thread on here about those.  They are available new.  I forget who made them for wheel horse.

[Bill D 1,623]

Found the latches.  Contact ACTUS MFG.  They have them on their website.  A 3" latch is $6.31.

[kpinnc 10,868]

17 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

I hate the decal on the front of the hood is a little crooked… guess it could be worse.

I do appreciate the kind words though…

 

If it is crooked- I can't see it.

 

...and it's prolly straighter than they came from the factory. 

[sjoemie himself 2,922]

20 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

 

 

 

Man that colorscheme looks good! Awesome work 

[Jeff-C175 7,195]

52 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

If it is crooked- I can't see it.

 

Yer just bein' nice... and that's OK !!!!

 

 

[kpinnc 10,868]

1 hour ago, Jeff-C175 said:

Yer just bein' nice... and that's OK !!!!

 

 

No, I think it looks good. 

 

There are some serious faults on my tractors. They still look good to me.

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

2 hours ago, sjoemie himself said:

 

Man that colorscheme looks good! Awesome work 

That was an accident… I went to buy a seat for my 1994 520H, and when I got there it turned out to be grey… I bought it anyway since I had driven an hour to buy one.

 

A few months later a friend gave me the 1984 Work Horse GT-1600… since the Work Horse was grey, I figured it would work on it… got lucky !

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

4 hours ago, Bill D said:

Found the latches.  Contact ACTUS MFG.  They have them on their website.  A 3" latch is $6.31.

Is a 3” latch what it takes ?

 

I will definitely take some measurements and check that vendor to see how what they have compares to the length of mine.

 

I have been trying to make sure I get the right length. Some people measure from the pivot point to the center of the ball, and others may be using the full length of the rubber as a guide.

 

That price is good… most I have seen online is at least $20 or more a piece.

Edited April 8, 2022 by Horse Newbie

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

2 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Yer just bein' nice... and that's OK !!!!

 

 

I’ll take it !

If a man really means it, or is just trying to not hurt my fragile feelings that’s okay with me.

”Ours is not to question why… ours is but to do or die”.      I probably misquoted that….   I just like that quote… makes me feel all philosophical…

 

And besides, it’s just a tractor…well almost “just”… it’s a Wheel Horse of Course !

Edited April 8, 2022 by Horse Newbie

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

1 hour ago, kpinnc said:

serious faults on my tractors 

[Bill D 1,623]

Here is the image from the ACTUS website.  It should have all the measurements you need.  You can buy just the rubber strap for $3.43.  

[Jeff-C175 7,195]

I'm thinking I should put in an order for four... mine ain't gonna last forever!  Thanks Bill!

 

@Bill D

[Moparfanforever 738]

K&B Horse Parts has the latches listed for sale in the vendors section. 

 

Check out page 2.

[Horse Newbie 6,911]

9 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said:

K&B Horse Parts has the latches listed for sale in the vendors section. 

 

Check out page 2.

Yes, thank you sir…

but I’m trying to not pay over $20 clams apiece for them…

 

Edit:

Actually I just checked and the are $35 for 2, shipping included, so that’s not too bad…

Edited April 10, 2022 by Horse Newbie

[kpinnc 10,868]

On 4/8/2022 at 6:52 AM, Horse Newbie said:

 

I have done things in the past… looked at it with criticism, tried to make it better, and end up making a mess out of it…

Should have left well enough alone…

 

I have NEVER done that. 

 

Decal looks good where it is. When you put the others on, it won't show.