Gary Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 This is the 48" deck I bought a couple of months ago. I got it and a 42" snow blower for $200.00. The deck was black (Deutz), faded, and needing some TLC. I stripped it down and took it to the local Sand Blaster. The local harware had Rustoleum Allis Chalmers Orange, so the rattle cans got the nod. I have about 4 coats of the Allis Orange on (sanded in between each coat). It cured for 21 days. I used a polishing compound to make it smooth, and waxed the shell before bolting on any parts. I'm not much of a painter...but I'm happy with it:D [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck1.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck2.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck3.jpg[/img] The bottom of the shell has been painted with "Duraliner", a truck bed liner product. It was painted onto the bare metal. Hopefully, it will not flake off (stuff is as hard as a brick). I even painted the area under the deck covers with Duraliner (that's why it looks so rough). I disassembled, cleaned, sand blasted and painted the deck spindles. The bearings are in good condition, so I didn't change them (probably regret that later). The deck covers have cured long enough to polish and wax. [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48DeckSpndl1.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48DeckSpndl2.jpg[/img] Finally getting close to full assembly:) I'll probably hate to use it when I'm done;) I'll be starting on the 917H when I get this project wrapped up.
4xbill Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Looks good. 21 Days? You are a patient man. My ADHD would have kicked in and I would have started 5 other projects.
Willy Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Nice job. Let us know how the bedliner stuff works out. Sounds like a good idea.
olcowhand Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 quote:Originally posted by 4xbill Looks good. 21 Days? You are a patient man. My ADHD would have kicked in and I would have started 5 other projects. I sometimes have trouble keeping grass from sticking before paint has time to cure! :D
toomanytractors Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Not much of a painter?? But I'm happy with it?? I'd be a lot happier if it was sitting in my garage!!!! Looks great !!sm01
Unkle Spike Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Now that is a first class restoration, like others have said I would have aerosol overhauled, assembled, and be running in one day. That is why some of my stuff is half-fast, I applaude your patience, and hats off to your work.
rsnik Posted July 21, 2007 Posted July 21, 2007 I notice how you painstakingly removed and even replaced nuts and bolts. Nothing looks painted over, everything looks factory new. My wife would probably not allow it, but I would hang that deck on my living room wall.
Gary Posted July 21, 2007 Author Posted July 21, 2007 Aw shucks...you guys are too kind:) Thanks for the kind words.
MDB Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 Looks like an A number 1 restoration to medOd Great job, Gary.8D:D
Gary Posted August 12, 2007 Author Posted August 12, 2007 Finally got this wrapped up. I'm not fast...but I'll get it done eventually. Paint came out better than I had hoped. Polish and wax really made her shine. [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck10.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck11.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck12.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Gary/48Deck13.jpg[/img] I got some bronze bushings from the local hardware. Installed them in each roller. Also put 2 bushings in the deck height arm. Never did like how one end was welded to an arm, and the other just flopped around. I used stop collars with set screws, to hold everything in place. I won't be using this deck until next year. I want to get my 917H cleaned up and painted yet this fall. I'll break them in together next spring.
B-16_IC Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 Very nice work!^ Looks like NOS, should mow like it too.
CHolmes Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 Another good product to paint the bottom is called POR-15 It is as tough as bed liner but dries smooth as glass to grass will not stick to it as much.
Roy Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 Outstanding work and beautiful deck. ^ I like your modifications (bronze bushings and set collars). Carry on,
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