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Ron-MO
03-03-2008 16:34:26
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Re: Restoring Grandpa's C in reply to redneckchevy9, 03-03-2008 13:48:23
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Like other have said, it all depends on what you are after. If you are wanting it just back like it was when your grandfather had it you might not have nearly as much work as others put into them. I set out a couple years ago to put one of my old tractors back in decent shape where it looked good, was reliable, and I was not afraid of using it to work. I feel I accomplished this. The tractor ran well, but looked bad due to some surface scratches, rust, a couple dings here and there, slipping clutch, and very dirty. I stripped off all the sheet metal, ordered a new clutch/pressure plate, bought some sandpaper, both rattle cans, and a few quarts. Here is where some would cringe....After cleaning everything up really well I started brushing all the cast, then used rattle cans to flow out the paint to make it look acceptable. I rattle can sprayed the sheet metal, put it all back together and I will have to say it probably looks better than it had since it was a year old. If you look at some of the old photos when these tractors were new or near new they did not have the high gloss paints, and all the rubber, plug wires, etc was painted. If you really want it to look like it was when it was new you do not need the poly paints with clear coats, and about any decent paint will look as good or better than it was new, and you will not be afraid to use it either. I plan on doing a C which my father had since the late 50's, and I inherited soon, and plan on doing the exact same type job. Total cost on my job was less than $100, and has held up well so far, and I work it often. Years ago I was into the older cars which I painted for show. I was literally afraid of driving them for putting a scratch on them. I got over it. I enjoy using the old tractors too much to put them in show condition and not being able to work them. Oh, and mine still have a few leaks too. Nothing major, but you would not want to park them in your nice garage for long. I keep a bag of kitty litter around for oil dry, and dont worry about it.
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