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Redwood 
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 7:54am |
with only a half day here and there the tear down is finally complete. Now the restoration is begining. I will be slower then expected as the tractor budget went to some unexpected home repairs. Just the same I have a lot of things I can do before I require the budget.
Has anyone recreated rubber parts. or custom ordered? the boot for the WC does not seem to exist. I've searched extensively for a replacement and molding. It seems I might be able to mold a silicone replacement but I'm concerned that it would look out of place. I don't want the D series boot that is availible if I can help it.
I'm curious if anyone has had any success in making replacements for dried out rubber parts
Edited by Redwood - 04 Apr 2012 at 8:25am
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Don(MI)
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:05am |
Sounds like a great project!
I think we put a gear shift boot on the WC, that is very close to the original. It was the round over style.
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:23am |
do you have a picture of it and where did you get it?
I have seen one that had the side appearance of a donut, but if the bottom stretched enough it might look right. If it looks right from 15' it's close enough for me. Anybody gets any closer then that I'm sure I'll have enough errors for them to pick. lol
My eight year old son was itching to get started, So I put him on a drill with a wire wheel last night, he was having a ball.
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Don(MI)
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:37am |
Before restore
After
Think I got it from a vendor on this site, can't remember. Don't forget to take pics of your restore with your son!
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:49am |
Thanks,
That does confirm what I found. Your original is the same as mine, and the replacement is the one I described as donut. It will probably be What I put on as no original seems to be available. How ever I may try to mold one as I can always buy one if it does not work.
I'm logging the whole project. It is a three generation project (If I can keep my son interested) It's my grandfathers tractor. My dad used to farm with it.
Though with spring here and a new (to us) JD6410 to get ready for planting, evenings here an there are the only work this thing will see until summer. But there will be pictures.
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:52am |
beautiful before and after by the way. My grandfather also had an unstyled though it was gone before my time. They are a nice tractor. Might by next on the list if this one goes well.
Did you do the paint job?
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:56am |
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Yes, I did paint the WC. Spent 3 months after work nights on the sheetmetal, but it was worth it.
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 9:03am |
Yes I'd say it was worth it, the extra effort shows.
Nice work
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 9:17am |
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I had a great resource, to be able to utilize a pro. body repair shop, I learned many things. Dad and I worked hard on this! Good memories!
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 11:15am |
The multi generation aspect of your restoration is pretty cool. Please make sure your little guy is using a respirator for his wire wheel project. He's going to be removing a lot of crap that he doesn't need to breathe.
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Redwood
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 11:27am |
Good To point out.
Saftey is always first and outdoors as well. I grew up installing a lot of fibreglass insullation batts with no mask... and pay the price now. I also am using a cordless(less speed) and a cup wheel(wires directed away) as well as standing right over him. Beyond that I've taken the resonable care that a can. The participation on his part is minimal physically but the smile on his face I'll never forget.
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 7:12am |
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Don, That is one GREAT LOOKING Flat Top WC. I cannot get over the paint you all use. Pop could never believe it that an old tractor looked sooo good.
Redwood, Look forward to seeing pictures of your progress.
Good Luck!
Bill Long
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 7:26am |
We have the original looking shifter boot in stock if that's what yer' lookin' for. Let us know when your ready for a wiring system. Can build one of those specifically for your Tractor. Don- the flat top WC of yours sure is purdy!! That darn thing is straight as an arrow! Love the detail to! 
Steve@B&B
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:16am |
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steve I'm not in a hurry to spend money yet but will need stuff soon. Will definetly need the harness at some point. Sent you a message. If you have some prices.
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