fbh31118 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Forgot about these. Didn't want to wait for gaskets so I made my own. Also found that the inspection cover had been hit at one time and the cover didn't fit quit right. Pulled that all apart and did some block and hammer work so it seated properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Well, we're closing in. For what it's worth, I'm trying to save the pitting on the top of the tank and the hood. Oh, trying to make the decal areas flat so they lay correctly in case anyone is wondering. The hood looks awful here but is so smooth to the touch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 My paint gun is dead. Packing has been leaking forever and it causing way too many problems. It was fine when it was new but it is not going any further. A new DeVilbiss is ordered and on it's way. This project is NOT going rouge over a cheap @#% HF gun.......... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 OK, I'm NOT HAPPY. I think I put more paint on the floor and my boots than I did on the parts. Grrrrr. So we picked up some appropriate tool(s) for the job. Great looking piece of equipment and I'm sure this is going to get things done. Can't wait to see how this lays down paint. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Now I actually started a thread on this tractor over at the IHCUBCADET site 16 years ago about this time of year. Here we are all these years later and the job is done. I've been so thankful for all the positive comments and support that I have gotten from everyone in the community here and look forward to sharing it with you at the next Red Power or other shows this coming season. I had no idea when I started this project that it was going to take this long. It was way harder to balance work/life/finances than I anticipated without compromising what I wanted. This took way longer that it ever should have and should have been complete years ago. Since I started I have lost two aunts that will never get to see the dream I had as a child, come true. As disappointing as that maybe, life moves on and I'm very blessed to still have my folks, uncle and the youngest of my 3 aunts still with me. I'm hoping to unveil the tractor during the family Thanksgiving and be able to give back a piece of there past. My wife and daughters are over the moon that the project is complete and can't wait to see it at the shows and be able to travel around with it. We are very thankful for everyone's encouraging words and wise wisdom over the years of this project. You guys have been very patient and didn't want to leave you on the hook any longer. The timing didn't work out quite the way I had hoped but that's ok. Hope you enjoy! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Wow that looks great. Good job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Hillbilly Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Excellent job! You really brought that back from the dead! Probably nicer than when it was new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 6 hours ago, TN Hillbilly said: Excellent job! You really brought that back from the dead! Probably nicer than when it was new. Grandparents bought it new in 1943 so it was no details spared project. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Oh, just a request. For the possible two people on this forum that may know my family, please keep my secret. My family won't get to see this until Thanksgiving. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Marvelous! I have enjoyed watching you bring it back to life. Excellent work! A wonderful tribute to your family. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Brian , Excellent restoration ! You should be very proud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 6:35 PM, nepoweshiekfarmalls said: Marvelous! I have enjoyed watching you bring it back to life. Excellent work! A wonderful tribute to your family. Enjoy! Thank you so much! 4 hours ago, Rainman said: Brian , Excellent restoration ! You should be very proud. Thank you! Wish I had a little better finishing experience but this has turned out far better than I anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 10:25 AM, iowaboy1965 said: Wow that looks great. Good job! Thank you so much! I really appreciate everyone's input along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Beautiful work you should be proud Can you explain the preserve the pitting part? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 8 hours ago, hardtail said: Beautiful work you should be proud Can you explain the preserve the pitting part? I didn't want to bondo the sheet metal so I just filled the areas that were under the graphics to keep them flat. The tractor has been pitted my entire life so I didn't want to take all of it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 A few of my favorite detail shots. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 12:05 PM, fbh31118 said: Oh, just a request. For the possible two people on this forum that may know my family, please keep my secret. My family won't get to see this until Thanksgiving. Thank you! That's awesome, hope you pull the surprise off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank H Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Nice work! Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 6:27 AM, bitty said: That's awesome, hope you pull the surprise off I sure hope so too! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 12:43 PM, Frank H said: Nice work! Looks great! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh31118 Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 Thank you RED POWER! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Hillbilly Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I thought I recognized that H! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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