| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
FREEDGUY 
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: DECAL PLACEMENT
Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 6:40pm |
|
After this week-ends valve cover replacement on the XT, dad has decided to "paint" the tractor since the majority of the sheet metal is on the floor/saw horses. And I must agree with a previous poster,the "proper" way to do this job easily and to see WTH is going on is to remove the hood! That being said,dad wants NO part of buying/installing the hood decals at the very least. My brother over heard this and pulled me aside and asked if I knew a source for decals and I said yes,MH's. Brother said he would "go-in" on a set(blew me away!!) and felt the install should simple. To those that have done "farmer resto's", can the new decals be installed over the old with any sort of success?? Thanks
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
DSeries4
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Points: 7482
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 9:43pm |
Putting new decals over the old ones looks like someone just didn't
care to put some effort in their work. There have been many cases where you could see the old decal through the new one. If you are going through the
work of painting the whole tractor, take some extra time to strip off
the old decals. In the end, you should want a job that will look good up close. Anything can look good from 30' away. I have
experienced that many times in the past. Also, if you do not
have experience in putting on decals, have a professional come out and
do it. It's hard to get those long hood decals on straight and without
waves. I paid a sign maker in town come out to put the decals on my
XT. She charged me $50 and it was money well spent. There is no way
that I could get them this straight...
|
|
'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080
|
|
JayIN
Orange Level
Joined: 18 Dec 2009
Location: SE/IN
Points: 1982
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 3:54pm |
|
Well said!
|
|
sometimes I walk out to my shop and look around and think "Who's the idiot that owns this place?"
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 5:19pm |
|
Thanks DSeries,Definetly NOT going for best in class show though, LOL!! BTW,what series of tractor is that a pic of?? Never seen the upper angled long A/C decal?? Ours is straight/parallel.
|
|
grinder220
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Jan 2012
Location: Clinton Iowa
Points: 2370
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 7:11pm |
|
That's a later series one,at least the decal is.
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 7:20pm |
|
And why does the stack look so far forward?? Is that a 301 ??
Edited by FREEDGUY - 16 Aug 2018 at 7:21pm
|
|
DSeries4
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Points: 7482
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 8:43pm |
|
Yes, it is a 1967 Series I with the 301 turbo diesel. I am not saying you should go for best in class, just don't cut corners. The only thing it costs is some time to remove the old decals.
|
|
'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 9:02pm |
|
Thanks ,and understand the "not" cutting corners LOL! Ours is a '68 and we don't have the plumbing setup above the injector pump like yours, and our stack exits by the "CH" on the decal (CHALMERS) ?
|
|
JC-WI
Orange Level Access
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: wisconsin
Points: 34278
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 16 Aug 2018 at 11:00pm |
|
Please post a picture of your engine while the hood is off... thanks
|
|
He who says there is no evil has already deceived himself
The truth is the truth, sugar coated or not. Trawler II says, "Remember that."
|
|
Charlie175
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Shenandoah, VA
Points: 6368
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 5:41am |
Mine is a '68 and no way can the exhaust come out by the "CH"
|
|
Charlie
'48 B, '51 CA, '56 WD45 '61 D17, '63 D12, '65 D10 , '68 One-Ninety XTD
|
|
JC-WI
Orange Level Access
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: wisconsin
Points: 34278
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 6:39am |
I am thinking he has a straight 190 and the ex is coming straight up from the manifold... unless somebody slipped a turbo in backwards on a straight one-ninety... thats why I was hoping for a picture of engine.
|
|
He who says there is no evil has already deceived himself
The truth is the truth, sugar coated or not. Trawler II says, "Remember that."
|
|
Charlie175
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Shenandoah, VA
Points: 6368
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 6:55am |
|
Ah, OK
|
|
Charlie
'48 B, '51 CA, '56 WD45 '61 D17, '63 D12, '65 D10 , '68 One-Ninety XTD
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 7:39pm |
 JC(WI) wrote:
Please post a picture of your engine while the hood is off... thanks
|
I am in the process of doing just that but won't get them on "here" 'til tomorrow evening. All I am saying is that "his" pipe in the pic looks WAY far forward unless it is the "PRE CLEANER" stack and NOT the exhaust?? Perhaps the pic of his is "optical" illusion to me?? No dis respect intended to anyone. BTW,what is the 2-2 1/2" piping with the rubber hose clamps above and to the rear of the injector pump on the pictured XT?? I will have to get out to the farm tomorrow to take a "peek". Thanks!!
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 7:48pm |
|
After seeing your pic Charlie, you are 100% correct!! It just seemed like D's pic showed the stack way ,way forward,LOL! I have a feeling I am confused with our gasser 180 that has discolored the A/C decal on the muffler side?? Thanks
|
|
grinder220
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Jan 2012
Location: Clinton Iowa
Points: 2370
|
Post Options
Thanks(1)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 7:57pm |
|
The oil cooler is what your looking at with the hose clamps above the injection pump.
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 8:09pm |
|
THANKS GRINDER,and pics are hopefully coming soon!! Thanks to all!!
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 8:09pm |
|
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 8:34pm |
DSeiries, I truly did not recall the plumbing on the injector side of engine  ! Thanks for all of your input to any and all posters!! 
|
|
AC720Man
Orange Level
Joined: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Shenandoah, Va
Points: 5189
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 9:25pm |
|
Always got my decals from Maple Hunter Decals of Texas. Great decals, accurate, and well made. A little Dawn dishwashing liquid in a bowl of warm water allows decals to be placed and moved around while placing. Then start in the middle and work your way outward with a flat squeegee. Reapply some water if needed especially on the long decal. Some patience goes along ways. Get all wrinkles out and then blot with a dry towel. Set back and enjoy the beauty of how much better your project looks. Always place decals when all sheet metal is on the tractor, not while it is off. Makes it easier to line up properly.
As said above, never place decals over old decals.
|
|
1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 10:37pm |
Engine pics, BTW. Thanks to all that replied!! 
|
|
JC-WI
Orange Level Access
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: wisconsin
Points: 34278
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 1:38am |
Looks like a 190XT to me with an updated turbo... Thanks Jeff for posting your posting your pics.
|
|
He who says there is no evil has already deceived himself
The truth is the truth, sugar coated or not. Trawler II says, "Remember that."
|
|
