[AT] What is the Best way to Restore your new found treasure?

Myron Busch oldiron at charter.net
Sun Jun 6 05:42:46 PDT 2004


I just purchased a 1969 Wheel Horse lawn tractor and in the process of restoration for use around the property. Condition of the
tractor from the previous owner statements: Engine rebuilt 4 years ago, used very little in the city, With a mower deck. Paint is
very faded with some small rust spots

What I have done so far is clean off all the dirt and grease. Examined operating of drive train, Engine and controls.

I then started to make a hit list on which I would need to repair or replace.

The more I took it apart the more dirt and stuck parts I found.

Now I will remove all the sheet metal and guards and examine the rest of the machine for problems. In most cases I reassemble and
check more operation. Until I find the Tractor to operate satisfactory.

Now I will completely tear down the item and then I paint all the pieces and resemble a final time.

Here is my question. In most cases I take apart and reassemble many times before I am satisfied with the operation. Do you
completely remove everything, even items in an OK condition Paint and have one final reassembly?

I really don't like to have to take apart a painted item to repair something I missed or forgot to do.

Myron Busch
Northfield Mn.






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