Work In Progress

[Roy 0]

This is what my 7013S hood looked like when I got the tractor.

I put another hood on the tractor and kept the hacked up original one. Finally getting around to working on the original. It is a work in progress.

It will have flaws, dents, and lumps when I am finished but will surely look better than it did originally. Body work is a skill I have yet to master. :( Please be patient. It will be a while before I'm finished. Fast Paul is a lot quicker than I am. :D Will never understand why people hack perfectly good tractors instead of fixing them properly. :O :(! :( C

[MPH 12]

----Will never understand people----- I hear you there Roy. Looks like your well on your way to a challege not sure I would even take on. koko

[Simpleton7016 2]

I will repeat a phrase that I heard SimpleTom say when he saw me painting flames on my hood - "Wow, someone has too much time on their hands". :O However, it does look good and further, that is actually a good project to hone your skills. I have yet to plug my welder in, so don't take that at criticism (I'll save that for the chat room:D). But that is a good idea to get started.

[comet66 0]

Looks like you are well on your way to an excellent repair. Now what was it cut up for? Clearance for a side term. battery maybe, or to get to the battery with jumper cables? Another item on the ever growing list of things I just don't understand!

[cojo92 1]

looks good so far tho! ;)

[firefoxz1 4]

Question is what did you do with the side of the dash tower that was cut out too? Using filler or just grinding?

[pungo 1]

When Spring comes them rats gotta get OUT!^

[Roy 0]

Erik, "Wow, someone has too much time on their hands". Do you think??????? :D John, "Now what was it cut up for? Clearance for a side term. battery maybe," That would be my guess but don't really know. Hood and dash tower were hacked in order to stuff in an over-sized battery. Thom, Still riding around with the side of the dash tower missing although I do have a replacement ready to install. One of these days, after the hood is finished, I will install the original seat pan & hood along with the replacement dash tower and original steering gear assembly. Thanks all,

[Roy 0]

Progress, however painfully slow, to date.

More later,

[timflury 1]

Progress painfully slow????? I call it taking your time and doing a good job!! There's no hurry in good workmanship.

[kenmill1958 0]

Quality not Quantity!!! Nothing beats a job well done!!

[HubbardRA 19]

What was your technique to get all the paint off and have the metal look that good?

[Roy 0]

Tim/Ken, Not sure about the final quality but have the taking my time part down pat. Rod, Used a 1/4" die grinder with abrasive disks and/or a 3/4" wire cup brush and a DeWalt pad sander along with lots of patience and perseverance. The DeWalt pad sander works great and does a fantastic job. Could have had it sand or soda blasted but it's cheaper to take the time to do it myself. Thanks all,

[B10Dave 1,669]

Looking very good Roy. Wire welder or stick, and at what amperage? As to not being a bodyman I think you are being modest to a fault.

[johnmonkey 4]

Looks good there Roy and as a famous tractor nut once said "carry on":D:D:D. jh

[Roy 0]

Dave, 110 vac MIG welder set for 55 amps. Thanks John & Dave.

[goatfarmer 817]

Looks great, Roy!dOd Now you're going to hand paint the decals back on, right.....

[Roy 0]

"Now you're going to hand paint the decals back on, right...." Yeah, RIGHT!!!!!!!! You obviously haven't seen my handwriting. :(

[comet66 0]

It's shaping up really well Roy!!

[sierradriver 0]

Looks good to me, keep it up.