Early Persian Orange

The tractor is with MTK and the blower housing is with DCC. Even though they are the same code number, they use different mixing tints since they are not in the same line. I noticed that the actual formula for the DCC seems to have been developed from a computer match of something, whereas the MTK formula does not. This goes to show that you cannot always go by just code number when dealing with old tractor colors, even within the same manufacturer's offerings. You really have to do sample srayouts or at least color swatches of the possibilities. Or trust someone else's judgment. I personally think that the MTK gives a better representation of the original shade of that early persian orange. The DCC is a brighter, less brownish color that some might prefer for that reason alone. I am not an originality purist by any means. I simply prefer the more "pumpkin" shade of the MTK. It just so happens that I also think it's closer to the original.

Rod

• Hobby farm

Yes, that's a B. I didn't make the lift frame. It was originally supplied by the dealer in 1942 for a V-snowplow setup specifically for a B. It is quite easy to make one however. I drew up detailed fabrication drawings in pdf format (which you can print out on letter-sized paper) for those who would like to make one like it. You can see more concerning the lift arrangement, together with a link to the drawings on one of the pages of my web site here. If you want anything more specific on it, ask away. It's real handy to have around. I used it once to remove a rear tire assy (heavy) from my Oliver that was filled with CaCl. Squashed the front tires on the B some, but allowed me to get the job done w/o the trouble of draining and refilling the tire. It worked well also for removing the heavy cast hub from the same wheel.

Rod

• Hobby farm

Agreed on the loader, except when you only have one loader and that's the tractor your removing the rear wheel from :o).

Rod

• Hobby farm