Resto B with Woods (Update 1 October)
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Topic: Resto B with Woods (Update 1 October)
Posted By: Hubnut
Subject: Resto B with Woods (Update 1 October)
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 6:07pm
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This little old B (named Flavia) is in such fine shape I decided to really restore her. The tin on this old tractor is the best I've ever seen myself. I started pulling pieces off and taking them for sandblasting. I've got some 5 lug wheels to replace the old 38 ones. I think I'm even going to spring for new tires. She's really nice. Well, hope ya'll don't mind seeing another B build. I even plan to restore the mower deck. Man that thing is heavy! Steve Starting condition--runs like a dream and pops off with one crank. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5881_zps6amuyonk.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Hood, primed after blasting http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5916_zpsstmzxjhh.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Grill http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5917_zpsiqo4syce.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  mower deck (need a source for decals) Any suggestions? http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5920_zpsx9weel4q.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Partially stripped. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5921_zpsovvpgwrd.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Radiator boiled out and checked for leaks. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5918_zpsqs94rbv3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Parts for the blaster http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5919_zps5ryh9qcj.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 6:14pm
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I don't mind seeing another B build. I could look at pics all day! I know it will turn out great, like all your projects!
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Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 6:29pm
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Thanks Creston. I'd like to try a Gleaner, but don't have room! I know they are your favorite. STeve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:18pm
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That is one really good looking B. I can only look forward to the restoration job and find it hard to believe it will even look better. Thank you for taking such good care of my favorite. Good Luck! Bill Long
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 9:10pm
Yep! Actually, I much prefer working on combines over tractors. Even though there are more parts to them. Lol I like working on tractors too, but usually the only time I work on mine is when I do like you're doing. Rebuilding engines, etc. I was excited to rebuild my 8N so I could call myself a "real" mechanic, and while it wasn't extremely hard, it was a little challenging. I decided after that I'd just pay an expert who has all the right tools and know-how to rebuild any engine I needed rebuilt. However, a couple years later (this spring) I decided to rebuild my B (well, not really rebuild, more like "freshen up". Pistons, and a valve job). However, it turned into a little more than that. It runs good now and has more power than it did before, but it has even lower oil pressure. Great. I didn't even work on the pump. Phffft. I guess to sum that up into one sentence, I like to work on tractors, and it makes me really happy when I'm through and I get to see the results of my hard work, but I simply don't have enough know-how and all the special tools needed (but mostly know-how) to do everything 100% correct. That's why I like my pull-type combines better. It's something I know how to do, and I'm very good at it.  Not much special knowledge or tools needed. It's on my list of things to do to learn everything there is to know about engine building, so someday I can rebuild an engine, and know exactly what I'm doing throughout the whole process, and end up with an engine that's like-new.
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Hubnut wrote:Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 5:33pm
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Put some paint on the B (Flavia). I can't paint worth a crap. Oh well. It is orange. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5930_zpsdorip5x2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5946_zpspf7gnpq4.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5925_zpsqzraeovw.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 5:53pm
| By the looks of the finished products I think you are getting pretty good at painting. Pretty soon you will have to move on to something else though there won't be any b or c tractors near you needing restoration. ... |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 8:09pm
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Thanks Dan. The paint on the tractor isn't too bad, but on the tin, it really sucks. It's full of drips. Plenty of B's and C's out there! Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: TMiller/NC
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 8:23pm
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Hubnut, I know the feeling about painting, painted sheet metal 4 times on CA I'm working on, gave up and had it done. Rim |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 8:59pm
Just make sure the paint isn't glossy and you can call it an accurate restoration! They came with not-so-shiny paint and runs from the factory, from what I've seen/been told.
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 9:11pm
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Looks great from here Hubnut.... what are you using for paint ? What kind of gun, siphon or gravity ? Practice makes perfect . Nobody is great the first few times. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 8:17pm
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Steve, I used the AC orange from Tractor Supply. Majic is the brand. I couldn't get it out of my gun without thinning it. It was just shooting blobs. So, I thinned it with Mineral Spirits. I guess I should have used something with a higher vapor pressure, like hexanes? It looks pretty good on the tractor, but the tin pieces, hood, nose, and fenders, are really screwed up. It's on too thick. I hope it cures enough so I can sand out the DRIPS and topcoat it. Right now, it's still kind of soft, like wax. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 8:38pm
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acrylic enamels need a hardener to dry quick... MOST enamels are alkyln, and I believe the Majic is in that category... Some Tractor Sypplys sell a " hardener" for the alkyln that makes it setup in a couple hours.. Normal alkylns like you buy at Tractor Supply or hardware store can setup to touch in 24 hours, but you can still dig your finger nails into it a week later... It might take 2-3 months to really dry hard. Don't sand it now, it will really screw it up ............ and I agree, most paints are not ready to shoot from the can. Most are thinned with 50% thinner, some need 100% thinned to spray good. Practice on the side of a 55 gallon barrel for correct mix. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 8:54pm
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Thanks Steve. I've used other paints without this issue. This is the first time with the TS brand. I also got in a hurry--which is a no no when painting. I'll wait until she hardens and work out the problems. Is there an off the shelf PO color I can buy that might be better? Thanks. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 9:00pm
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Honestly, I only use TSC paint for painting plow shares to keep them from rusting. I don't trust it for anything "good" because they fade terribly, from what I've heard. I painted a Ford 3pt scoop (Just the inside of t he bucket) and it's now pink (several years later). I did mix some hardener in there, too. I'd say anything but alkyd is good, but I'm no paint expert. However alkd is pretty much all you'll find at farm stores. A friend painted a D17 with Ace hardware paint, and it's alkyd, but it has held up really well over the last 4 or 5 years. No fading or chalkiness yet.
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 9:03pm
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I have use automotive acrylic enamel most of the time. Local body shop will mix the PO color... have not bought any for 8 years... it was expensive then... I have used the Tractor Supply paint on a couple garden tractors. I bought the small bottle of hardener that they sold with it.. didn't know you could put hardener in alkylid paint, but it worked good... Normally I try to go by the mix on the can, but their recommendations are not always good. Mix 50% thinner, then shoot the side of a barrel and see how it goes. If it is spitting or stringy, you need more thinner. I always try to use enamel reducer because you can match it to the ambient temp.. Mineral spirits is too generic. Regular reducer can be purchased for 60 - 80 - 100 degree ambient... different evaporation rates. The stuff at the local hardware store is OK if your about 75-80 ambient. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2016 at 7:03pm
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I had to strip all the paint off of the fenders, grill, hood, and toolbox. I hate doing things twice! I'll repaint this weekend. I got my Carlisle Turf tires mounted. They are sweet! New rubber for the old B! http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5947_zpslxqg9txb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5948_zpsw03ghcu0.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5949_zps0xegndbu.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5950_zps7cyrvxdo.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2016 at 7:33pm
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What a GREAT JOB you are doing. As you can imagine I can NEVER get enough B rebuilds. I LOVE the turf tires. We put them on the B's we sold to golf courses. In fact my father was the first getting farm tractors on the golf courses in our area of Maryland. Soon after Worthington, and other lawn companies came out with special made golf tractors.
Thanks again for taking such good care of my favorite. Good Luck! Bill Long |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 8:09am
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I see you always doing stuff first class. Why did you go to TSC and by the cheap alkyd oil wrong shade of Orange to paint some of the best sheet metal on the planet. This old B deserved much better than that. All is not lost. PPG OMNI Single stage AU tinted PO#1 60080 can be painted over well cured sanded smooth Alkyd Enamel before you apply decals. And Please LEAVE THE B OFF the grill shell.. I'm still workin on finding you a tall seat frame fine enough for this job. Maybe you better put the word out you need one FAST so the paint will be dry enough to sit on. |
Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 11:34am
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Like what you are doing. You will end up with a much better mower than most of what is available...and it will look great. I think Woods still offers the decals for the L306 mower check out your dealer...or the Woods Website. Thanks for sharing ------------- What this country needs is more unemployed politicians-and lawyers. Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2. With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 6:27pm
Smart man. I wish I'd done this. I really hate painting. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 6:28pm
Greg, I've been trying to find the decals, but haven't had luck. I will call Woods tomorrow. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 6:30pm
Thanks Kenny. Frankly, even though I wear proper respiratory protection and eye protection when painting, the isocyanates in the one stage paints (and hardeners) scare me a bit. If I have to repaint in another 5 years because I used alkyd--that's okay. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 6:31pm
Thanks Bill. I love the turfs too! They are different and I haven't seen a B with them yet. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2016 at 6:42pm
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Starting putting the mower B back together. Paint ain't perfect. But hey, it's a tractor. I need to take some lessons with paint. It looks pretty good though. I really like the Carlisle turf tires. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5951_zpswuigxdhb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5956_zpsdimusafj.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5954_zps8eiedblq.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5957_zpsusw9l1yl.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5953_zpsiljjmwkn.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5959_zpsr6ytcg79.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5958_zpsofziitav.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5960_zpsukyuldcv.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2016 at 6:45pm
| Steve I think that paint looks good. I think it is a case of us being our own worst critics and only seeing the defects in our work. You should be proud of how nice your tractors look. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2016 at 6:51pm
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Dan, Thanks man. You're right. It's not perfect, but it's not horrible either. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2016 at 6:44pm
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The Woods deck was in pretty good shape, but I went ahead and blasted it. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5963_zps40a6ploz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5973_zpskfkacnrw.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 6:08am
| Steve I think you need a new project with that deck. I keep wondering if you can lower a B and still put a mower deck under it. If you could it would be such a cool lawn mower. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:24am
I have a B with finals turned 90 degres. Has a 72 inch BOLTON mower under it. Drives with belt to rear angle drive box that is shaft driven off PTO.
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:32am
| Steve thanks for posting that it is the coolest thing. I would love one of them. |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:37am
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IL Steve Do you have more pictures of this lowered/short B from different angles like full front and rear? Could you post them please? |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 7:40pm
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Nice tractor! I think I'll keep mine traditional. I got the paint on the deck and parts this afternoon. I think I matched the color perfectly. Notice in the first pic--the newly painted parts and one that I didn't paint with the original color. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5974_zpsh0qfinpe.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5975_zpsjo603tol.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5977_zps0lo2ng9f.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5976_zpsm0z84brb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:15pm
this is my Orchard B setting on blocks to paint. I made the straight front axle from two bars 5/8 inch thick and about 3 inches tall... welded side by side. Spindle ends are just pipe welded to the axle. Spindles are from original wishbone. I needed some kind of plate to bolt to the final drive to hold the foot pedal shaft and mount the fenders.. Ended up cutting out a 5/16 inch steel plate into a triangle pattern. Originally had drawbar, then removed and installed the mower.
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:16pm
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:19pm
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:23pm
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2016 at 8:25pm
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the steering column is the original B angle, but the shaft was shortened maybe 6-7 inches to get clearance between the wheel and operator seat. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 5:59am
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Good Pics Thanks Ken Anybody have any objections to Steve's using 4 LOOP Rims on Bs and Cs? I sure as heck don't. |
Posted By: structures
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 6:16am
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Just catching up. Looks good hubnut! ------------- Robert http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82702&KW=structures&title=structures-1964-allis-d15-series-ii" rel="nofollow - 1964 D15 Series II |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 6:54am
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Steve, I am just catching up too! The B looks great! Those new turfs will look awesome too! Your detailing and paint work looks very good! Deck is really looking sharp! This will make a awesome mower! I still have a itch for a CA:) Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: wbecker
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 8:23am
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Steve I like your low B with a 72" mower. I built a low B and put a 60" Woods under it. I drove the mower off the belt pulley shaft. Hubnut, I sure like those Carlisle tires, can you measure the inflated diameter for me? I had a pair of Good year 9.5 x 24 turf tires but didn't like them due to they lowered the back of the tractor a little and I can't raise the mower any more. The Carlisle looks like it might work.   ------------- Allis B, IB, Low B, G, D10, JD M, 8KCAB, C152 |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 8:50am
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Wbecker, The Carlisles are no wider than 12 inches. See here. Your tractor is REALLY nice. Much nicer than mine. I can see real attention to detail there! I like it! Chris, Kenny, Structures, Thanks guys. Got her running this morning. Steve http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5978_zps3gclzt5v.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5979_zpsotndanfv.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5980_zpsmo9hcpax.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5981_zpsgzsaw4yz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 9:07am
| Steve I feel like I hijacked your thread with my question I hope you don't mind too much. I think the tire measurement he is looking for is from the ground to the top of the tire. That will tell how much clearance he will have under the tractor for his mower. |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 9:08am
| Steve those last photos Look great it is comming along nicely. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 11:13am
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Dan, Oooops. I'll get the height too. No worries about the post. I like the low rider mowers too. Best, Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: wbecker
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 3:54pm
Hubnut, very nice work, and an incredible amount of work to get done in less than 1 month!  And yes, I was asking about the height of the Carlisle tires. Bill B ------------- Allis B, IB, Low B, G, D10, JD M, 8KCAB, C152 |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 7:49pm
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wbecker, I measure 43 inches tall. I got the decals on the mower and tractor. Mower on next weekend! http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5985_zpsx85t23il.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5988_zps4pwi1pe4.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5984_zpsrewnkpnz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5987_zps3qkm5rga.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: structures
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 6:57am
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Dang man. You move fast. And they always look great! ------------- Robert http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82702&KW=structures&title=structures-1964-allis-d15-series-ii" rel="nofollow - 1964 D15 Series II |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 5:29pm
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Got a few small things done and should get the mower back on tomorrow. If you can look past the drips and runs, it looks good! http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5990_zpsazm4qmaw.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5991_zpsjrrrohlu.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5992_zpsjyh1zbpe.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 9:17pm
| Hubnut go to your local parts store and get a little tool they call a run razor. I's a small block that has a razor blade in it (the ones I've seen) that slides along and just peels off the run. Then you can compound out the marks. Eastwood has them if you can't find one locally. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 4:31am
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Thanks Leon. I'll give that a try.
------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 11:08am
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Again, One GREAT JOB!!! I have to laugh when I see what you all do in the painting of tractors. My father may be rolling over since he told us "they are FARM TRACTORS, They are made to stay out and work" Look forward to seeing progression pictures Good Luck? Bill Long ps: Thanks for sharing. It does my heart good |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 3:25pm
Thanks Bill. Glad you like the pics. I like your favorite too. They are becoming my favorite too. I've essentially finished this tractor. I need to add some wiring, but I'm in no hurry. She hand cranks easily. My first run with the mower blew grease all over the center sheave. I over did it with the grease. Doh! I also tried a line up, but I need more property to properly do that  . New blades! http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5994_zpswljputxv.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Using Maggie to move the deck. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5995_zpstblex7jp.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Grease explosion! http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5998_zpsj6oni0om.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Deck installed. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN5997_zps4sd5zmyb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Finished. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6007_zpsbidfqroq.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  My trio. http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6003_zpsuscpwamm.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s202.photobucket.com/user/cytochromeP450/media/DSCN6005_zpsmf7o1ucf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: wbecker
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 4:51pm
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Steve, your fleet is awesome and growing! I love those Carlisel tires on the mowing B, but looks like they may interfere with the fenders on my low B, I will have to do some more checking. Bill B ------------- Allis B, IB, Low B, G, D10, JD M, 8KCAB, C152 |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 5:05pm
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Thanks Bill. I put the trio in the garage and moved my lone CA with SFW to the pole barn. I may sell that one for another B or C. I know the CA is superior in numerous ways, but I really like the Bs and Cs. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 5:17pm
| That grease looks good to me much rather see it all over the place then none at all. I figure you can never have too much grease. Looking good I like the three different paint jobs all together they look cool in a photo. You will just have to find a show to take them to then you will have space to line them up nice.... |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 5:20pm
| Steve with all those tractors you need to start looking for a farm you have a good start on the equipment. ... |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 6:06pm
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Dan, You're right. I've been looking for property for a while. Just too dang expensive! Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2016 at 6:10pm
| Look for something run down in an estate sale. There are deals out there. Of course you will have a much longer list of projects if the land is run down.... |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 9:02am
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Steve, The B restoration and Woods mower look awesome! Also very nice of you to take the time to line up your tractors and take some nice pictures! You have provided very good information for other AC enthusiasts to follow! Yea you need a farm! There not going to get any cheaper! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 9:06am
| Steve get a farm now the older you get the harder it is to start something and taking on a farm is starting something for sure. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 2:08pm
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Dan, Chris, You're right. I want to try to learn to farm. I was hoping to give farming a lash when I retire. I HOPE in about 5 or 6 years. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |