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Talntedmrgreen
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 Posted - 02/07/2012 : 06:32:16
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| I was planning on March for the work, but jumped ahead to take advantage of the warm garage. Looks like chilly air is coming back, so this is a perfect time to pass it off to the sand-man. Any thoughts on how to get a paint matched, without finding myself looking at a $400 automotive gallon of paint? My sand blast guy highly recommended the Rustoleum stuff with a hardener...he uses it and gallons are under $40, but he wasn't sure about color matching. I'd really like to get this as close to original bronze as possible. =] |
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mikeman
USA
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Posted - 02/07/2012 : 15:36:15
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I can't wait to see how this one turns out. I have a squire 9 too.
I would get it matched at auto paint store and 2 stage it. |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2012 : 20:47:43
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| I'm trying to find a place, but having a tough time. Looks like you're up in tractor-country! All the good ones I seem to see listed are up near Flint, Davison, St Johns, Midland... How long have you had the Squire? I did see one not too long ago over in Grand Blanc. |
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acb10_64
USA
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Posted - 02/07/2012 : 21:39:25
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You gonna tear the rear end down or leave as is? Look forward to more pics |
Wes
2 1964 Allis Chalmers B-10's
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 06:50:22
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Nah...this rear end feels really good. As I get my hands on more and more of them, I find it easier to determine which are good canditates for a tear down. This one is probably the first I've had that doesn't leak a drop. It doesn't even show signs of seeping at the axles or BGB. I'm not sure on the differential though...feels funny, so that will come apart.
The steering will be some help...axle might even need replaced. The spindles are trash, but suprisingly, the main axle pivot is nice and tight. Strange. |
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mikeman
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2012 : 14:42:12
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
I'm trying to find a place, but having a tough time. Looks like you're up in tractor-country! All the good ones I seem to see listed are up near Flint, Davison, St Johns, Midland... How long have you had the Squire? I did see one not too long ago over in Grand Blanc.
I picked this one up in august of 2010 in Coldwater mi it appears pretty much original,except for the all black seat. |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 02/08/2012 : 17:01:15
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| Mike, I believe the Squire 10's had an all black seat. I was of the impression the later 9's may have had the black seat also. What is the date on your Briggs? |
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ASEguy
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Posted - 02/18/2012 : 18:33:23
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| As far as paint, I used PPG's modified acrylic enamel both for the wheels and for the tractor. I also used PPG epoxy primer. It was a little pricey, but the results were worth it. I think I payed $30.00 per quart for the paint and used 1 1/2 quarts. I'll paint two metal retro lawn chairs with the remaining paint this summer. Keep the pics coming and good luck. Gerard |
Gerard
1967 Allis B-110
1948 Allis model C
1949 Ford 8N (gift)
Gravely model L walk behind (gift) |
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Next!! (Tear down complete)
