Repainting a tractor? any ideas/experience

[jdmar]

One from above the engine

 

[jdmar]

From the front and right

 

[Whiskey]

Jdmar:

Thanks for the extra snap shots...that came out great, only hope I can get mine that nice.

 

[DAP]

Hey let's not get hypersensitive. I'm glad you take care of what you own.

I my opinion however, if I'm proud enough to own, operate and care for a YM1500, then that's what it is. I would never dress it to appear to be sumpin else. Why not spiffy it up just like what it is?

Reminds me of all the lost teenagers who spend thousands of who know's whose dollars on their 4 cyl. 100 hp 1999 honda civics with muffler noisers, black light frame lights, roll cages, ground effect panels, illuminated window washer nozzles, lowering springs, racing seats - but the car still does 0-60 in 11 seconds.

That Yanmar feels shamed!

Great paint job though!

 

[RichNJKubota]

Looks great. Now you need a new steering wheel!
Same thing happened to me. Painted an old tractor we used for years. Came out looking so good I bought a new steering wheel and some other cosmetic stuff to make it look almost showroom.

Rich

 

[jdmar]

Thanks Rich. I actually tried to loosen the steering wheel nut...but it is VERY rusted. I decided to leave it instead of breaking expensive parts. I actually wanted to remove it mostly to remove the instrument cluster for a better paint job. I may just try to clean it up a bit...maybe rubbing compund. The tractor may look nice but its job is to work. I wanted to paint it so it didn't rust away. My wife preferred the JD colors since that is what our other tractor is and that's what she grew up with on her family's farm.

Peter

 

[jdmar]

Finish Photos!

It has been working regularly pulling the gang mowers for cutting about 4 or so acres....does a good job but will lug a bit up the hills. No problems with the temp...as long as 205 degrees is OK.

I finally finished the front wheels and tires that I got off ebay. They were from an older riding/lawn tractor. I had to "convert" 5 lug rims into 4 lug rims.....I know that's not the best way to do it but for the small amount of weight of this tractor and only $25 dollars for the rims and tires I think it is an "acceptable alternative." I had the rims blasted after I drilled new lug-nut holes. Then primed and painted as before.

The new turf tires REALLY "float" over wet areas. I have made no ruts and after the gang mowers are pulled over the tires tracks...ther ARE NO tire tracks. We are very happy so far. It used to take at least 5 hours to cut the yard with a 45" rider...it now takes 1-1.5 hours and we get a better finish.

Thanks again for everyone's help.

Peter

 

[jdmar]

oops...I forgot to attach the photo!

 

[mark777]

I have a little experience painting and wanted to say "I Like it"

I did'nt want to.....I am a big fan of the Yanmar red, But it is a very nice looking tractor. I'll bet the misses is proud.

Regards, Mark

 

[Whiskey]

Jdamr:

Tractor looks great and you look very proud sitting there but, for some reasion I thought you were older??? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Gerat job
Dave