System 7016 Reconditioning

[Simplicity7013H 95]

Hi All, I have gotten a 7016 from a Mr.Jerry McColley. According to Jerry, the machine used to be Brian Osenga's sons tractor so if anyone recognizes it please chime in. The hood was plastered with decals from various car customizing company's. They were the first to go. The hood is sanded, decals removed, and primed now ready for paint.

Sanded.... I don't have a picture of the primer stage but I'll be sure to get one.

[Simplicity7013H 95]

Oh shoot! This was Ugly Annie... Ugly Alice's sister and I ruined itwahwah

[Chris727 2,024]

Its your tractor, do what you want with it. Haven't seen Osenga on the site for a long time.

[Killer_A-C 0]

If you need parts I have the twin to it...

[Simplicity7013H 95]

quote:Originally posted by Killer_A-C

If you need parts I have the twin to it...

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id="quote">What's the twin?? Any pictures?

[Tacey 0]

That looks like great project. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress.

It's interesting to know a tractor's history. Given reasonable maintenance, these machines will outlast most owners. Truly "heirloom" quality.

[Simplicity7013H 95]

The hood has been primed and painted. It's been a rough week so I haven't been in the shop much. I'm still needing a 16 HP motor which I might borrow from my 7016H just to test the tranny. I'm using paint restorer to bring back the orange paint. The rest is down hill from there. I've already installed my spare set of side pods 8)

The primer:

The Paint(rustoleum almond):

Hope to have it done by spring. I have a camo painted 7010 that needs a full on restoration or just parted out. That's next in line. I've got 3 projects I'm trying to juggle. Lol

[Killer_A-C 0]

I got a motor in a 7016 I would sell...

[Simplicity7013H 95]

quote:Originally posted by Killer_A-C

I got a motor in a 7016 I would sell...

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id="quote">Zippos giving me a 13hp if I don't find anything by this spring when he's coming up to my place. I think I've got it lined up for getting one from an Amish guy. How much for your engine?

[Killer_A-C 0]

150

[Simplicity7013H 95]

Well, now the manual labor...

I'm going to have to wax and buff the paint to get the nice luscious orange back to original. I'll take pictures of the products I use and some before and after pictures. Also, what size of tubes would I need for the back tires?

Thanks,

Elliott

[GLPointon 41]

Nice job Elliot I love the 7000 series with the pod lights (My 1st & most dependable tractor is my 7010)

Can't wait to see it done.

[Simplicity7013H 95]

I've been out working on the 7016 and I've cleaned up the paint to the best of my ability and think its a pretty big difference. Thanks to Zippo, I'll be getting the engine off of him come spring. This is it... This is as far as I can go until I get the engine. The clutch needs adjustment but other than that she is mechanically sound. The Products that I used:

Dash Tower: (you can see the Before and After Contrast)

This is all for now! Once I get the motor I'll revive the topicdOd

[Mike_H 92]

Get yourself (or have your dad buy) a rotary buffer/sander from Harbor Freight. They have a variable speed one for about 70 bucks, and it will accept 3m 7" pads. You'll not believe the difference...both in your results, and in your shoulders. I use mine every other year to do a three stage compound polish on my 21 foot boat. Takes the better part of a weekend, but my boat is a 97, and still looks as shiny as a new one.

[Simplicity7013H 95]

I'll check them out. Thanks for the suggestionsdOd. I need a better compound and the air sander and buffer.

[720nut 4,225]

Elliott I've used Dupont Color Back on things in past with very good results. Bought cheap buffer at Myers for $11 not as fancy as 2 or 3 speed but does the job

[osenga 1]

That's coming along nice Elliot. I know it'll clean up with some tlc.

Guys I'm still around just life happens and we all get busy/life events

But Elliot keep the pics posted and it's going to be another great tractor into your collection

[Simplicity7013H 95]

Walmart has a cheap $20 air buffer. I think it's a Campbell Haussenfield or something like that. Will get some Meguiar's ColorX to make the overall color look better and more shiny. The fenders are from a late 7000 so they will have to either be replaced with a decent set from another appropriate machine or repainted. The seat is in decent shape and get a nice cover on it.

[720nut 4,225]

Bryan, we all get there now and then good to here from ya see ya in Ohio