Tractor rebuild (SHE RUNS!!!!!!!!)

[rmptr]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

That looks GREAT, PB!


rmptr

 

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[Mental Granny]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Really looking good!

 

[packerbacker]

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The entire body has been scraped, pressure washed and wiped down with solvent....then primered where needed and painted.

 

[packerbacker]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Then the wheels came off, got painted and put back on. Still have a long ways to go.

 

[Mental Granny]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

PRETTY!

 

[rmptr]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Ohhh!

That's pretty!

Gosh, what a nice job you're doing!

I tried to buy a broken 9n a couple years ago but couldn't come up with enough to get their attention.
They had recently bought implements for it, and expected to get that money back, I think.

Congrats on the great project!
rmptr

 

[nhbenz]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Awesome! Looks like you're doing a nice thorough job.

 

[packerbacker]

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Thanks for the encouraging words folks. It has been a lot of work so far and there is plenty left to do. It has been fun though. It was really a mess when we started. There was 50 years of dirt and grease on her. We are now hand-painting the logos and different parts that had lettering on them. Many large pieces were pressure washed, sanded, washed with a TSP solution and primered. There were some leaks in the radiator but they have been brazed and the radiator is primered and ready to paint. The gas tank looks new and the seat is all primed. Once all of that stuff is done we'll be working on the gauges, electrical and the hydraulics.

 

[sniffer]

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that truly shows the dedication to bringing back the craftsmanship of the original

good job

Sniffer

 

[packerbacker]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Here are some of the emblems. Some are finished and some still need attention. If you look closely, there is a little, bitty trademark emblem after the "K" in Mc Cormick that has also been repainted. Details, details. The tractor location has turned into the hangout spot; even my grandson likes hanging out and helps a little with sanding and cleanup. He's told what the parts are and what they are for. I've always felt that, even in our high-tech world, kids need to be exposed to the low-tech, learn to do-it-yourself world too. You never know when you might NEED the skills to get by.

 

[Mental Granny]

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Yesterday after school I showed this to my grandson Hunter (7) almost 8 and he was really excited about it!
He just loves tractors!

 

[packerbacker]

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Hunter is more than welcome to come and drive it when it's done....he knows how to handle a 3-wheeler!

 

[aa battery]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

looking good

 

[SandFiddler]

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Great job Packerbacker! Makes me remember what freshly broken ground smell like.

 

[Mental Granny]

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Lol he is pictured with his new 3 wheeler on "Todays Pics"! If we could come to Ca. I'd bring him he would just love to sit on it, or a ride!

 

[Old_Okie]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Y'all are doing great. Love to see old iron brought back to life.

Old_Okie

 

[Ray S S]

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That will be one classy looking classic when it's done.

 

[NGE]

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Almost as much fun as rebuilding a classic pick up truck. Lookin' good, don't know much about tractors, but you're doing an excellent job.....NGE

 

[TN-Joe]

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Packerbacker,
How about renting out the camper to me for a week? I could learn something new, and have a great time relaxing.
Joe

 

[jgowans]

Re: Tractor rebuild (little update)

Great Job. But where are the flames?