B7100 Restore Project Has Begun

[j t huskins]

Thanks for the link. Called him yesterday and his hoods are all damaged and he has already sold all of the tires that fit my machine.

 

[j t huskins]

Its getting there. With a few more hours of working the shape, a coat of high build primer, a good wet sanding, then a coat of 3M Rocker Panel Spray on the front panel to give a slight texture that will hide the imperfections, it will be ready for the final orange I HOPE! Its time to rototill and I want to use the Kubota in full dress to break it in good. Give the Ford 1210 a rest this season.

 

[Baby Grand]

Looking good. Can't wait to see body in orange.

 

[j t huskins]

Finally got the color on today. It turned out better than expected.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Very nice. You don't need a new hood, you just made one.:thumbsup:

 

[KubotainNH]

Cool, do you want to repair mine now?

 

[j t huskins]

Cool, do you want to repair mine now?

Sure but my labor rates are pretty high LOL :laughing:

 

[j t huskins]

It's together. Ordered the rectifier, should be here Friday. Gathering the parts to install a temp gauge. Will order the Honda driving lights that 6mmbr installed in his B7100 and install them using the brackets that he fabricated and so graciously sent me. Thanks again 6mmbr. Had to borrow 2 knobs from my salvage Ford 1210 for the throttle and HL shifter. They fit well but aren't red. Will decide which decals I want to replace and order them soon and hope to find a inexpensive seat cover. Also used the Ford top link which has grease fittings because the one that was on the Kubota could not be freed up due to rust.

 

[Baby Grand]

Awesome. That looks great! Your work is an inspiration to me to get off the fence (and my duff) and commit to restoring our recently acquired B5100, The Little Bull never ceases to surprise me with how much it can do with just 12hp. Started keeping hrs vs fuel consumption records as that has me very curious.

If you're still looking to replace that seat cover, I was able to get a complete replacement seat from Messicks for our B at a very reasonable price - $95. All that's missing is the Kubota decal on the back. The seat pan on ours was heavily rusted around the bottom lip and bent just forward of the support bushings - I suspect from a former owner standing on it.

Looking forward to seeing some pictures of that puppy at work!

-Jim

 

[GPintheMitten]

Terrific job.