super c before pic!

Nick m

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This is my first attempt at pertying up a tractor. I got this from my grandpa a little while ago. He already overhauled it and straightened out the grill. Any pointers before I get too far into it?
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I would put it back together and use it like it is! Looks like a good solid, clean, honest looking tractor. Do plan on working with it or do you want it painted for show purposes?

Garry
 
First. cool workbench.
Second, I"d recommend doing all you can, while you can, to remove all rust, get it down to bare white metal. If that means taking more apart then you thought, if that means sand-blasting piece by piece, I"d recommend it.
Also, really cool workbench.
 
I'll take it to local shows but it won't be expo quality. Probably
ted some hay with it and drag some wagons around. I got the
shiny paint bug last year when our neighbor painted up a
cockshutt for us. Figured this would be a good guinea pig
tractor to see if the interest sticks with me.
 
years ago I bought a f20 that once blonged to my grandfather .(spent 9yr,s looking for it ) spent the next 2 yr,s putting it back to the way it was when it came from the factory. and when I got done it was just like every outher f20.now 25yr,s later iam putting it all back the way it was when granpa owned it and when iam done it is going to my oldest grandson Sam and it will be a very happy day. you may want to keep it the way it is . you can always restore it later. Bob
 
Hi Nick, DO NOT PAINT IT, this was you Grandads tractor. If you paint it you will loose all your Grandads memories and the tractor will just be another painted up tractor at the shows. Here in the UK we have a lot more intrest in original tractors with history than the painted up ones. MJ.
 
very nice tractor Nick
If you want to paint it, paint it, it's yours to do as you wish.
Since it's been overhauled already, just fix any leaks before you start.
Most important is not getting any paint on things that weren't painted...wires, clamps, etc
remove what you need to, carefully mask everything else.
And take your time and do your best work on the tank, hood, nose.
That's the area YOU will see when you are driving it............any imperfection there will bug you relentlessly.
 
Looks pretty darn good!As others have said,"leave it as is,just as Grandpa had it.Once repainted,it becomes just another old repainted tractor.Its only original once.
 
I understand where you guys are coming from, but it's not original. Somebody half a** painted it years ago. My grandpa threw some rattle can paint on the grill and gas tank to keep the rust away. One rear rim is shot. So instead of rattle canning the rest of it, I'm gonna attempt to do it right. I truly believe that's why I have it anyway. He has lung issues and can't be around anything other than good clean easy breathing air. He knew what I was going to do with it and I think he's looking forward to it.
 
It's your tractor...do what you want with it. I'm sure it would make your Grandpa proud to see it restored and it will create new memories for both of you. Make sure you get a picture of the two of you with the tractor before and after.

I just finished painting my Grandfather's Super A and it was one of the best projects I have ever done. To someone else it may be just another painted farmall but it's more to me and I'm sure you will feel the same about yours.

I couldn't have done it right without peoples help on this forum. The best thing I learned is to make sure you do all the prep work before you start painting, buy quality paint and primer, and spend a little money and invest in a spray gun if you don't already have one.

Good luck!
 
It took me a minute to figure out what you were talking
about. Thought you meant on the tractor. Truth be told,
deeres are kind my main squeeze.:)
 

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