Next Project: 1968 Cub Cadet Model 72
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Don't tractors have four wheels?
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Originally Posted by Phishin
Not sure what I'm going to do yet, but this one won't be put back to "stock"
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Not sure what I'm going to do yet, but this one won't be put back to "stock"
Had one of those back in the late 70s when I bought my first house. A stout machine.
It was a sad day when IH sold it off to MTD....
It was a sad day when IH sold it off to MTD....
Originally Posted by Donald
Don't tractors have four wheels?
Yes, of course. One was flat, so I took them off right away. I'll media blast them, powder coat, and then have a nice set of small Ag tires installed. The rears will be next....
I think I'm going to take the tractor apart, thoroughly de-grease, scrub and "sand" it down a bit, and perhaps clear coat over the "patina"....but install nice nice big new rims and tires, and a small exhaust stack with rain flapper
Originally Posted by Linctex
Those are the ORIGINAL 50 year old tires that came on these from the factory!
They sure are!!! Almost all these old Cub's come with the original tires still holding air. Crazy.
Don't tractors have four wheels?
Yes, of course. One was flat, so I took them off right away. I'll media blast them, powder coat, and then have a nice set of small Ag tires installed. The rears will be next....
I think I'm going to take the tractor apart, thoroughly de-grease, scrub and "sand" it down a bit, and perhaps clear coat over the "patina"....but install nice nice big new rims and tires, and a small exhaust stack with rain flapper
Originally Posted by Linctex
Those are the ORIGINAL 50 year old tires that came on these from the factory!
They sure are!!! Almost all these old Cub's come with the original tires still holding air. Crazy.
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Great next project. Keep us posted.
Originally Posted by Phishin
Originally Posted by Linctex
Those are the ORIGINAL 50 year old tires that came on these from the factory!
They sure are!!! Almost all these old Cub's come with the original tires still holding air. Crazy.
Isn't that something? I've seen some ~50yr/old JDs and Case garden tractors with the original rear rubber as well. Front tires, not so much.
Looks like a great project either way Phishin. I look forward to some pics!
Originally Posted by Linctex
Those are the ORIGINAL 50 year old tires that came on these from the factory!
They sure are!!! Almost all these old Cub's come with the original tires still holding air. Crazy.
Isn't that something? I've seen some ~50yr/old JDs and Case garden tractors with the original rear rubber as well. Front tires, not so much.
Looks like a great project either way Phishin. I look forward to some pics!
Looks awesome. Cool project.
Here is what I did to "restore" the patina
1.) Simple Green and Scotchbrite pad to thoroughly degrease
2.) 3 parts Muriatic Acid, 1 part CLR. Scrub with fresh Scotchbrite pad to remove rust and further age the finish.
3.) Rinse 347 times and let dry
4.) Brush on 2 coats of straight oil-based Penetrol with 3-4 days drying time between coats.
I'm loving the results.....compare the BEFORE pics above to where she's at today:
1.) Simple Green and Scotchbrite pad to thoroughly degrease
2.) 3 parts Muriatic Acid, 1 part CLR. Scrub with fresh Scotchbrite pad to remove rust and further age the finish.
3.) Rinse 347 times and let dry
4.) Brush on 2 coats of straight oil-based Penetrol with 3-4 days drying time between coats.
I'm loving the results.....compare the BEFORE pics above to where she's at today:
Love everything about it!
I didn't realize penetrol could be used that way. It basically hardens like a clear coat?
I didn't realize penetrol could be used that way. It basically hardens like a clear coat?
Originally Posted by JTK
Love everything about it!
I didn't realize penetrol could be used that way. It basically hardens like a clear coat?
Yes, but it wasn't my idea. I read somewhere online a few guys have been using it with success when I searched "patina preservation"....one guy was really into preserving old snowmobiles and was using Penetrol with success.
It's UV resistant and it "creeps" really well into every seam, nook, and cranny when you brush it on. It does a WONDERFUL job of sealing off the metal and rust. It's action is similar to Krown. However, this stuff hardens.
It's really glossy once dried....as you can see in the pics above. I love this stuff now!!!
If you've ever tried to "clear coat" a non-perfect surface (like this tractor) you'd have a great outcome, but in short time, it will begin to crack and peel and leave you with a nasty mess. Clear coat is great, but it perfect a near-perfect fresh paint job to adhere to. Penetrol does the job better.
Love everything about it!
I didn't realize penetrol could be used that way. It basically hardens like a clear coat?
Yes, but it wasn't my idea. I read somewhere online a few guys have been using it with success when I searched "patina preservation"....one guy was really into preserving old snowmobiles and was using Penetrol with success.
It's UV resistant and it "creeps" really well into every seam, nook, and cranny when you brush it on. It does a WONDERFUL job of sealing off the metal and rust. It's action is similar to Krown. However, this stuff hardens.
It's really glossy once dried....as you can see in the pics above. I love this stuff now!!!
If you've ever tried to "clear coat" a non-perfect surface (like this tractor) you'd have a great outcome, but in short time, it will begin to crack and peel and leave you with a nasty mess. Clear coat is great, but it perfect a near-perfect fresh paint job to adhere to. Penetrol does the job better.
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I'd name it CornPop because it's a bad dude !
Looks awesome! What a beast
Thanks guys. Looking forward to putting her to work this winter......More to come when the snow flies.
I'm anxious to see how those big rear meats will on asphalt covered in snow. Several people told me I'll need chains, other claim that the rubber tire straps work better....we'll see. I'm not buying nothing until I see how it works as is.
I'm anxious to see how those big rear meats will on asphalt covered in snow. Several people told me I'll need chains, other claim that the rubber tire straps work better....we'll see. I'm not buying nothing until I see how it works as is.
I would think aired down a bit those rear honkers would be as good as any snow hog snowblower tire. I've never had the need to put chains on my snowblower tires.
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