[Farmall] Restoration

Tue May 24 14:25:38 PDT 2011

 I always use red primer for red paint. I once made the mistake of using 
gray on a 140. The tractor was pretty much assembled when we did the 
painting. It was very hard to get paint onto some of the areas well enough 
to cover them without causing a run elsewhere. I generally use a high build 
formula primer if using spray cans. To me it helps to hide scratches/chips 
in areas that are not being completely stripped. I also think it helps to 
smooth out castings. Obviously though if you want it perfectly smooth, 
you'll have to sand it that way.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Bossard" <jerry.bossard at gmail.com>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Restoration

> Ok... I'm working on some of the removable parts (air cleaner, hood, 
> grill,
> etc.) and wanted to start painting them.  I'm going to pick up paint from
> Tractor Supply, but I wanted to know if it matters what color of primer I
> should use... gray or red primer?
>
> I understand that gray primer is easier to see when painting red over it 
> to
> know for sure if an area was missed, but does it really matter.  I also
> understand the other side of the argument that some would say, if you miss 
> a
> spot it will not be as noticeable because it is red primer.
>
> Just thought I would take a poll from those who have an opinion.
>
> Thanks.
>
> P.s.  I am working on getting a website up with pictures.  I'll let you 
> know
> when the website is available.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Jerry Bossard 
> <jerry.bossard at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Bobcurrie,
>>
>> I would be glad to keep those interested updated.  I am going to preface 
>> my
>> restoration as a method not everyone would choose, but I will keep 
>> everyone
>> updated.  My restoration is under a fairly tight timeline and the 
>> condition
>> of the tractor is really good with very little rust and very little 
>> chipped
>> paint because it was in a shed its entire life, so I will not need to 
>> strip
>> it down completely and get it to bare metal.  If I get the time, I will 
>> post
>> pictures on a website that everyone can look at.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Bob Currie <tracturs at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Jerry, a lot of folks come on this site from time to time and ask
>>> questions
>>> or ask for recommendations on various things realted to the tractor/old
>>> machinery hobby.  We all try to help with information, suggestions, or
>>> experiences we've had,  and then the person(s) goes away to play with
>>> their
>>> tractors and we hardly ever hear what happened with  their projects. So,
>>> I'm
>>> asking that you keep up informed of your painting project on the Farmall
>>> and
>>> what worked good for you, and what didn't.
>>>
>>> bobcurrie
>>> Greenwood, CA
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jerry Bossard" <jerry.bossard at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Farmall/IHC mailing list'" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 10:19 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Restoration
>>>
>>>
>>> > Doug,
>>> >
>>> > Thanks for that information!  I have a Tractor Supply within 15 miles 
>>> > of
>>> > me,
>>> > so that is great!
>>> >
>>> > Jerry
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>> > [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of 
>>> > Douglas
>>> > Deline
>>> > Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:06 PM
>>> > To: Farmall/IHC mailing list
>>> > Subject: Re: [Farmall] Restoration
>>> >
>>> > You can also buy IH red at Tractor Supply Corp.  They have rattle cans
>>> for
>>> > touch ups and quarts.
>>> >
>>> > On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Jerry Bossard
>>> > <jerry.bossard at gmail.com>wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Thank you everyone for your information, options, concerns and
>>> opinions.
>>> >>  They are all helpful.  I believe I will just start the project and 
>>> >> see
>>> > how
>>> >> it goes.
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks again.
>>> >>
>>> >> On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM, E. John Puckett
>>> >> <ejpuckett at centurytel.net>wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> > What about a quick red/white/blue paint job with something that can
>>> be
>>> >> > easily removed later and the job done properly for next year?  Or
>>> maybe
>>> >> > build a float around it for this year with the final job for show
>>> next
>>> >> > year?
>>> >> >
>>> >> > >
>>> >> > > ----- Original Message -----
>>> >> > > From: "Jerry Bossard"<jerry.bossard at gmail.com>
>>> >> > > To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list"<farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>> >> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:25 AM
>>> >> > > Subject: Re: [Farmall] Restoration
>>> >> > >
>>> >> > >
>>> >> > >> E. John,
>>> >> > >>
>>> >> > >> Thanks for the information.  I've driven it for about 2 hours 
>>> >> > >> and
>>> >> > >> had
>>> >> > the
>>> >> > >> PTO running a sickle mower for about 30 minutes and so far no
>>> >> problems,
>>> >> > >> but
>>> >> > >> I suppose that may not be enough time to find all the leaks. 
>>> >> > >> Does
>>> >> > anyone
>>> >> > >> have an estimated cost for a tractor to be disassembled, blasted
>>> and
>>> >> > >> painted.  I'd like to have it done by the 4th of July for a
>>> parade,
>>> >> but
>>> >> > am
>>> >> > >> I
>>> >> > >> asking for something that cannot be done?  Any idea the amount 
>>> >> > >> of
>>> >> hours
>>> >> > to
>>> >> > >> complete this project if someone is a DIY?
>>> >> > >>
>>> >> > >> Thanks.
>>> >> > >>
>>> >> > >> On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM, E. John Puckett
>>> >> > >> <ejpuckett at centurytel.net>wrote:
>>> >> > >>
>>> >> >
>>> >> >
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