So do I charge extra for using a tractor?

Ultradog MN · Jun 30, 2012

I pulled a pair of radiators out of a customer's home this week and brought them to the sandblaster. Now I have to prime, paint and then reinstall them. Good thing I have a tractor here.
No tree limbs big enough to hold them up. They are Heavy! Got the primer on this one and will let it dry in the sun a bit before I set it down and do the other.

SweetFeet · Jun 30, 2012

Please post a pic after they are painted...assuming that is primer.

Do you use a special paint that is heat-resistant?

Are the insides being cleaned before restoration? If yes, how do you do it or what chemical is used? [Curious - we have the same type in our house.]

60 acre hillside · Jun 30, 2012

Did the owner of the radiator give you a tractor? did he buy you fuel? Battery? Pay taxes? But really with the small amount of tractor time you can hide it among the other charges. Like I never made an entry on the ticket for pressure washing. I just added labor.

Dean · Jun 30, 2012

Is that radiator for the cast nose industrial version?

Dean

Stovepipe · Jun 30, 2012

That boom looks handy Ultradog, I want one now!

KCTractors · Jun 30, 2012

If it is like the The show American Restoration, just get a shirt with the sleeves cut off and tell the guy it will be $8500 and stayed in the budget!

larry@stinescorner · Jun 30, 2012

I will say you lifted them with a great tractor! I think one of the all around handiest tractors of its size!

Dean · Jun 30, 2012

I just noticed your chain hook.

I have an identical boom pople and drilled it for a chain hook exactly where you did yours.

Something about great minds....

Dean

Ultradog MN · Jun 30, 2012

SF
Homeowner was supposed to call me today with the paint color but she didn't.
No special paint required. That's Rustoleum primer and I will use Sherwin Williams oil paint for the finish coat as it shoots well with my automotive type gun. No high temp needed. Nothing needs to be done inside. I have done this several times before for other customers when I remodeled their home. Amazing how much nicer they look with 20 coats of flaking paint removed.

Ultradog MN · Jun 30, 2012

Dean,
I gotta give credit where credit is due.
Hobo NC showed a pic of his and I copied it.

Ultradog MN · Jun 30, 2012

Thanks Larry.
I think I just sold that tractor.
Check ought to be here early in the week and I'll deliver it next weekend.

larry@stinescorner · Jun 30, 2012

that is really nice!!!!

kendak · Jun 30, 2012

haven't seen a radiator like that since grade school 50 yrs. ago...are they still in use are is it just for decoration ?

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