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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 09:26:56
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Hi guys! I just finished my 1945 A restoration by putting on the decals this morning. It was a long process, but sure was fun and very rewarding to see it all done. Thanks to my son, Michael for all his help and hard work, and my dad, Wayne for his carburetor rebuild, parts procurement and phone advice! I painted it with IH 2150 and Hardener over Epoxy Primer. Decals were from Maple-Hunter (vinyl cut). Since it was a mid to later year 1945 model, I chose to leave the IH on the side...you have to love the transition years when they really don't know what style they used and when the changes happened for sure. It certainly isn't a body shop job, but it came out pretty decent and I am happy with it. Here are a couple of pictures to see where it came from and a link to my complete photobucket album. Every time I do one, I learn something new, so if you have any questions, just ask! BTW, if anyone is interested in the blade or cultivator parts, let me know.Mark 
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| colby64
07-06-2012 19:54:18
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| GREAT JOB!!!!!
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| Kenneth R Ohnstad
07-06-2012 01:03:31
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Wow!
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| Mark Slavens
07-05-2012 20:50:00
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| I have not seen the step-please tell me where I can get one - sure would help !!!!!
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| Eastsider
07-06-2012 06:58:09
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Mark Slavens, 07-05-2012 20:50:00
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| I purchased it on eBay...they sell them for both A a nd Super A models. I don't see them there all the time, but pretty often. I believe they had them at last years RPRU in Minnesota too. If I recall, it cost about 70 bucks with shipping.
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| Warspite
07-05-2012 19:15:42
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Very nice! I hope my Super A turns out as nice!
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| Old weldor
07-05-2012 17:24:56
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Looks fantastic, what kind of paint did you use?
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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 20:11:55
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Old weldor, 07-05-2012 17:24:56
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| I used the paint from the IH dealer...the number is 2150....I also added a hardener to it.
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| Brett Helmkamp
07-05-2012 16:15:24
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Looks very nice. You did a good job. I have done a Cub, C, and a Super C. So far.
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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 20:15:54
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Brett Helmkamp, 07-05-2012 16:15:24
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| This is the 5th complete restoration I have done now...previous to this was an M, 2 H's, and a C. I have another H and a 230 waiting...
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| Jason the Red
07-05-2012 15:08:11
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| That looks gorgeous! What happened to the blade? Was it restorable?
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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 15:15:43
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Jason the Red, 07-05-2012 15:08:11
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| I still have the blade and all the frame for it. I would like to sell it and clean up the shop a bit.
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| Dave_Id
07-05-2012 14:43:57
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Excellent...beautiful job... What did that step come off of? Looks like it belongs there.
I had a 1945 "A" once also, but I never got around to restoring it. It needed a complete engine rebuild, and I fazed everything out and sold everything before I had a chance to get into it.
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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 20:10:12
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Dave_Id, 07-05-2012 14:43:57
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| The step is one that is for sale on the big auction site...it sure works nice!
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| Harold H
07-05-2012 14:11:41
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| | You did a great job. Harold H
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| SweetFeet
07-05-2012 12:50:51
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Wow! That is a beautiful restoration! We usually like them in their old work clothes - but you guys did a fantastic job. *I do like the way the Farmall emblem on the front of the tractor still has its aged patina. Very cool...have to show this one to my husband.
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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 15:21:03
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to SweetFeet, 07-05-2012 12:50:51
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| I tried not to go too over the top...I kept it mostly as the factory would have painted it. The name badge was the original steel one from the war time, so I thought it couldnt be improved too much.
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| wayne in mn
07-05-2012 12:41:51
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| I (Dad/Grandpa) am glad to have contributed to the project; not to mention, proud. It is great to see the results of the education from prior projects completed at my shop in former years.
Good job, Mark & Michael!!
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| The Red
07-05-2012 13:02:06
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to wayne in mn, 07-05-2012 12:41:51
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| That is fantastic that knowledge is being passed down to the next generations. Wayne you must be very proud!
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| The Red
07-05-2012 11:02:48
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Took me 3 stabs to get through all the photobucket pictures. That is about as thorough of a rebuild as you can get. Nice having 3 generations work on the project. Job well done!
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| El Toro
07-05-2012 10:08:34
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| That's the way a paint job should look. When I did a Farmall A in 1975 & 1976 I bought the paint from our local IH dealer and it must of been whale oil. It must of have been on the shelf since the their store opened. I now use Dupont or PPG's paint. Hal
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| Eastsider
07-05-2012 15:17:53
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to El Toro, 07-05-2012 10:08:34
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| I have had pretty good luck with th IH paint. I used to use DuPont Centari, but that isnt easily found at a reasonable price any more.
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| rustred
07-05-2012 09:57:35
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| ya, thats what i am talking about!good job.
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| The Red
07-05-2012 09:55:04
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| WOW I had to stick on my sunglasses to see because of the glare. Beautiful job!
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| gold1456
07-05-2012 09:54:20
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Looks nice!
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| JRSutton
07-05-2012 09:51:44
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Re: 1945 A Restoration Done! Shiny Warning!!! in reply to Eastsider, 07-05-2012 09:26:56
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| Beautiful - great work!
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